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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,162.86, 668,135.16 and 269,298.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,162.86, 668,135.16 and 269,298.30 is: 371,626.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,162.86 : 668,135.16 = 269,298.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,162.86/668,135.16 = 269,298.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,162.86x = 668,135.16 × 269,298.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,162.86x = 179,927,662,758.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,927,662,758.23/484,162.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,626.32

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