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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,746.96, 667,524.36 and 268,874.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,746.96, 667,524.36 and 268,874.22 is: 371,020.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,746.96 : 667,524.36 = 268,874.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,746.96/667,524.36 = 268,874.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,746.96x = 667,524.36 × 268,874.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,746.96x = 179,480,091,626.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,480,091,626.00/483,746.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,020.61

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