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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,895.91, 667,738.35 and 269,022.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,895.91, 667,738.35 and 269,022.89 is: 371,230.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,895.91 : 667,738.35 = 269,022.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,895.91/667,738.35 = 269,022.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,895.91x = 667,738.35 × 269,022.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,895.91x = 179,636,900,680.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,636,900,680.83/483,895.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,230.46

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