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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,202.29, 668,172.63 and 266,406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,202.29, 668,172.63 and 266,406.84 is: 367,626.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,202.29 : 668,172.63 = 266,406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,202.29/668,172.63 = 266,406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,202.29x = 668,172.63 × 266,406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,202.29x = 178,005,758,932.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,005,758,932.79/484,202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,626.84

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