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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,568.32, 667,310.96 and 268,702.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,568.32, 667,310.96 and 268,702.88 is: 370,802.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,568.32 : 667,310.96 = 268,702.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,568.32/667,310.96 = 268,702.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,568.32x = 667,310.96 × 268,702.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,568.32x = 179,308,376,807.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,308,376,807.57/483,568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,802.57

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