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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,778.88, 667,622.82 and 265,996.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,778.88, 667,622.82 and 265,996.76 is: 367,079.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,778.88 : 667,622.82 = 265,996.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,778.88/667,622.82 = 265,996.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,778.88x = 667,622.82 × 265,996.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,778.88x = 177,585,507,022.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,585,507,022.06/483,778.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,079.91

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