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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,540.02, 667,271.97 and 268,674.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,540.02, 667,271.97 and 268,674.56 is: 370,763.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,540.02 : 667,271.97 = 268,674.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,540.02/667,271.97 = 268,674.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,540.02x = 667,271.97 × 268,674.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,540.02x = 179,278,999,603.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,278,999,603.72/483,540.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,763.52

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