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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,047.29, 667,973.72 and 263,279.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,047.29, 667,973.72 and 263,279.03 is: 363,318.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,047.29 : 667,973.72 = 263,279.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,047.29/667,973.72 = 263,279.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,047.29x = 667,973.72 × 263,279.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,047.29x = 175,863,470,385.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,863,470,385.42/484,047.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,318.78

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