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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,588.97, 667,347.96 and 268,724.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,588.97, 667,347.96 and 268,724.52 is: 370,837.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,588.97 : 667,347.96 = 268,724.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,588.97/667,347.96 = 268,724.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,588.97x = 667,347.96 × 268,724.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,588.97x = 179,332,761,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,332,761,231.70/483,588.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,837.16

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