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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,562.02, 667,302.33 and 268,696.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,562.02, 667,302.33 and 268,696.56 is: 370,793.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,562.02 : 667,302.33 = 268,696.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,562.02/667,302.33 = 268,696.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,562.02x = 667,302.33 × 268,696.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,562.02x = 179,301,840,550.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,301,840,550.99/483,562.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,793.89

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