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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,117.30, 668,035.13 and 280,127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,117.30, 668,035.13 and 280,127.62 is: 386,549.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,117.30 : 668,035.13 = 280,127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,117.30/668,035.13 = 280,127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,117.30x = 668,035.13 × 280,127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,117.30x = 187,135,091,043.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,135,091,043.29/484,117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,549.07

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