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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,982, 667,856.96 and 269,108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,982, 667,856.96 and 269,108.80 is: 371,348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,982 : 667,856.96 = 269,108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,982/667,856.96 = 269,108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,982x = 667,856.96 × 269,108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,982x = 179,726,185,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,726,185,077.25/483,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,348.90

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