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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,744.96, 667,622.25 and 268,905.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,744.96, 667,622.25 and 268,905.42 is: 371,119.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,744.96 : 667,622.25 = 268,905.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,744.96/667,622.25 = 268,905.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,744.96x = 667,622.25 × 268,905.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,744.96x = 179,527,241,537.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,527,241,537.60/483,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,119.61

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