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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,467.97, 667,206.56 and 268,608.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,467.97, 667,206.56 and 268,608.04 is: 370,690.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,467.97 : 667,206.56 = 268,608.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,467.97/667,206.56 = 268,608.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,467.97x = 667,206.56 × 268,608.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,467.97x = 179,217,046,356.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,217,046,356.74/483,467.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,690.63

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