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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,416.70, 667,221.75 and 268,630.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,416.70, 667,221.75 and 268,630.62 is: 370,769.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,416.70 : 667,221.75 = 268,630.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,416.70/667,221.75 = 268,630.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,416.70x = 667,221.75 × 268,630.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,416.70x = 179,236,192,379.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,236,192,379.99/483,416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,769.55

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