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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,074.91, 668,039.84 and 266,293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,074.91, 668,039.84 and 266,293.18 is: 367,493.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,074.91 : 668,039.84 = 266,293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,074.91/668,039.84 = 266,293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,074.91x = 668,039.84 × 266,293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,074.91x = 177,894,453,360.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,894,453,360.29/484,074.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,493.65

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