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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,114.05, 668,030.63 and 280,124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,114.05, 668,030.63 and 280,124.36 is: 386,544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,114.05 : 668,030.63 = 280,124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,114.05/668,030.63 = 280,124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,114.05x = 668,030.63 × 280,124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,114.05x = 187,131,650,453.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,131,650,453.49/484,114.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,544.56

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