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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,619.92, 667,382.16 and 268,754.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,619.92, 667,382.16 and 268,754.52 is: 370,873.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,619.92 : 667,382.16 = 268,754.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,619.92/667,382.16 = 268,754.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,619.92x = 667,382.16 × 268,754.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,619.92x = 179,361,972,067.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,361,972,067.36/483,619.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,873.83

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