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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,589.97, 667,349.34 and 268,725.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,589.97, 667,349.34 and 268,725.52 is: 370,838.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,589.97 : 667,349.34 = 268,725.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,589.97/667,349.34 = 268,725.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,589.97x = 667,349.34 × 268,725.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,589.97x = 179,333,798,413.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,333,798,413.16/483,589.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,838.54

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