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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,541.08, 667,257.35 and 268,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,541.08, 667,257.35 and 268,673.80 is: 370,753.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,541.08 : 667,257.35 = 268,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,541.08/667,257.35 = 268,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,541.08x = 667,257.35 × 268,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,541.08x = 179,274,567,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,274,567,802.43/483,541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,753.54

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