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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,865.61, 667,737.14 and 266,088.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,865.61, 667,737.14 and 266,088.33 is: 367,203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,865.61 : 667,737.14 = 266,088.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,865.61/667,737.14 = 266,088.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,865.61x = 667,737.14 × 266,088.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,865.61x = 177,677,060,461.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,677,060,461.58/483,865.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,203.32

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