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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,911.72, 667,760.18 and 269,038.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,911.72, 667,760.18 and 269,038.60 is: 371,252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,911.72 : 667,760.18 = 269,038.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,911.72/667,760.18 = 269,038.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,911.72x = 667,760.18 × 269,038.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,911.72x = 179,653,263,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,653,263,962.95/483,911.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,252.14

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