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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,575.72, 667,139.63 and 292,256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,575.72, 667,139.63 and 292,256.96 is: 403,196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,575.72 : 667,139.63 = 292,256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,575.72/667,139.63 = 292,256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,575.72x = 667,139.63 × 292,256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,575.72x = 194,976,195,362.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,976,195,362.34/483,575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,196.83

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