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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,181.42, 668,160.52 and 269,316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,181.42, 668,160.52 and 269,316.86 is: 371,651.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,181.42 : 668,160.52 = 269,316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,181.42/668,160.52 = 269,316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,181.42x = 668,160.52 × 269,316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,181.42x = 179,946,889,208.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,946,889,208.27/484,181.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,651.79

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