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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,829.94, 667,767.83 and 280,004.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,829.94, 667,767.83 and 280,004.96 is: 386,454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,829.94 : 667,767.83 = 280,004.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,829.94/667,767.83 = 280,004.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,829.94x = 667,767.83 × 280,004.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,829.94x = 186,978,304,528.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,978,304,528.44/483,829.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,454.60

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