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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,844.33, 667,727.96 and 268,987.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,844.33, 667,727.96 and 268,987.98 is: 371,216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,844.33 : 667,727.96 = 268,987.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,844.33/667,727.96 = 268,987.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,844.33x = 667,727.96 × 268,987.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,844.33x = 179,610,795,149.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,610,795,149.92/483,844.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,216.08

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