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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,864.08, 667,694.60 and 268,991.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,864.08, 667,694.60 and 268,991.08 is: 371,186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,864.08 : 667,694.60 = 268,991.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,864.08/667,694.60 = 268,991.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,864.08x = 667,694.60 × 268,991.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,864.08x = 179,603,891,564.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,603,891,564.17/483,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,186.66

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