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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,589.36, 667,333.11 and 268,727.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,589.36, 667,333.11 and 268,727.50 is: 370,832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,589.36 : 667,333.11 = 268,727.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,589.36/667,333.11 = 268,727.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,589.36x = 667,333.11 × 268,727.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,589.36x = 179,330,758,317.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,330,758,317.53/483,589.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,832.72

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