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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,524.52, 666,985.86 and 301,921.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,524.52, 666,985.86 and 301,921.17 is: 416,477.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,524.52 : 666,985.86 = 301,921.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,524.52/666,985.86 = 301,921.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,524.52x = 666,985.86 × 301,921.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,524.52x = 201,377,151,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,377,151,224.66/483,524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,477.64

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