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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,466.97, 667,205.18 and 268,607.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,466.97, 667,205.18 and 268,607.04 is: 370,689.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,466.97 : 667,205.18 = 268,607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,466.97/667,205.18 = 268,607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,466.97x = 667,205.18 × 268,607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,466.97x = 179,216,004,627.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,216,004,627.41/483,466.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,689.25

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