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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,217.34, 668,187.27 and 269,342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,217.34, 668,187.27 and 269,342.70 is: 371,674.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,217.34 : 668,187.27 = 269,342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,217.34/668,187.27 = 269,342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,217.34x = 668,187.27 × 269,342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,217.34x = 179,971,363,407.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,971,363,407.43/484,217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,674.76

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