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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,157.44, 668,121.24 and 269,291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,157.44, 668,121.24 and 269,291.44 is: 371,613.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,157.44 : 668,121.24 = 269,291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,157.44/668,121.24 = 269,291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,157.44x = 668,121.24 × 269,291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,157.44x = 179,919,330,814.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,919,330,814.19/484,157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,613.27

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