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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,208.76, 668,213.18 and 266,420.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,208.76, 668,213.18 and 266,420.27 is: 367,662.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,208.76 : 668,213.18 = 266,420.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,208.76/668,213.18 = 266,420.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,208.76x = 668,213.18 × 266,420.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,208.76x = 178,025,534,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,025,534,501.06/484,208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,662.77

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