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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,582.86, 667,313.74 and 268,710.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,582.86, 667,313.74 and 268,710.11 is: 370,802.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,582.86 : 667,313.74 = 268,710.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,582.86/667,313.74 = 268,710.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,582.86x = 667,313.74 × 268,710.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,582.86x = 179,313,947,981.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,313,947,981.66/483,582.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,802.94

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