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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,555.64, 667,293.52 and 268,690.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,555.64, 667,293.52 and 268,690.18 is: 370,785.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,555.64 : 667,293.52 = 268,690.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,555.64/667,293.52 = 268,690.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,555.64x = 667,293.52 × 268,690.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,555.64x = 179,295,216,001.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,295,216,001.63/483,555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,785.08

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