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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,541.51, 667,274.04 and 268,676.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,541.51, 667,274.04 and 268,676.05 is: 370,765.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,541.51 : 667,274.04 = 268,676.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,541.51/667,274.04 = 268,676.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,541.51x = 667,274.04 × 268,676.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,541.51x = 179,280,553,334.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,280,553,334.74/483,541.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,765.59

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