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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,832.92, 667,712.20 and 268,976.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,832.92, 667,712.20 and 268,976.56 is: 371,200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,832.92 : 667,712.20 = 268,976.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,832.92/667,712.20 = 268,976.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,832.92x = 667,712.20 × 268,976.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,832.92x = 179,598,930,626.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,598,930,626.03/483,832.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,200.31

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