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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,535.33, 667,249.43 and 268,668.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,535.33, 667,249.43 and 268,668.05 is: 370,745.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,535.33 : 667,249.43 = 268,668.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,535.33/667,249.43 = 268,668.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,535.33x = 667,249.43 × 268,668.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,535.33x = 179,268,598,542.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,268,598,542.12/483,535.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,745.61

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