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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,539.25, 667,270.98 and 268,673.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,539.25, 667,270.98 and 268,673.79 is: 370,762.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,539.25 : 667,270.98 = 268,673.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,539.25/667,270.98 = 268,673.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,539.25x = 667,270.98 × 268,673.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,539.25x = 179,278,223,153.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,278,223,153.61/483,539.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,762.50

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