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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,455.07, 667,128.88 and 279,519.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,455.07, 667,128.88 and 279,519.07 is: 385,713.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,455.07 : 667,128.88 = 279,519.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,455.07/667,128.88 = 279,519.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,455.07x = 667,128.88 × 279,519.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,455.07x = 186,475,242,710.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,475,242,710.15/483,455.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,713.70

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