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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,004.77, 667,942.74 and 266,222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,004.77, 667,942.74 and 266,222.63 is: 367,396.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,004.77 : 667,942.74 = 266,222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,004.77/667,942.74 = 266,222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,004.77x = 667,942.74 × 266,222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,004.77x = 177,821,474,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,821,474,602.06/484,004.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,396.12

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