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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,995.20, 667,928.64 and 269,144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,995.20, 667,928.64 and 269,144.32 is: 371,427.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,995.20 : 667,928.64 = 269,144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,995.20/667,928.64 = 269,144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,995.20x = 667,928.64 × 269,144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,995.20x = 179,769,199,621.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,769,199,621.33/483,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,427.65

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