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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,844.08, 667,727.62 and 268,987.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,844.08, 667,727.62 and 268,987.73 is: 371,215.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,844.08 : 667,727.62 = 268,987.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,844.08/667,727.62 = 268,987.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,844.08x = 667,727.62 × 268,987.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,844.08x = 179,610,536,762.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,610,536,762.10/483,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,215.74

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