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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,987.59, 667,630.51 and 290,343.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,987.59, 667,630.51 and 290,343.78 is: 400,511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,987.59 : 667,630.51 = 290,343.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,987.59/667,630.51 = 290,343.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,987.59x = 667,630.51 × 290,343.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,987.59x = 193,842,365,916.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,842,365,916.73/483,987.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,511.03

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