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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,840.59, 667,722.78 and 268,984.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,840.59, 667,722.78 and 268,984.23 is: 371,210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,840.59 : 667,722.78 = 268,984.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,840.59/667,722.78 = 268,984.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,840.59x = 667,722.78 × 268,984.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,840.59x = 179,606,897,831.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,606,897,831.76/483,840.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,210.90

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