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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,022.17, 667,966.87 and 266,240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,022.17, 667,966.87 and 266,240.10 is: 367,420.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,022.17 : 667,966.87 = 266,240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,022.17/667,966.87 = 266,240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,022.17x = 667,966.87 × 266,240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,022.17x = 177,839,566,265.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,839,566,265.49/484,022.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,420.29

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