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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,225.95, 668,247.82 and 266,459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,225.95, 668,247.82 and 266,459.52 is: 367,722.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,225.95 : 668,247.82 = 266,459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,225.95/668,247.82 = 266,459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,225.95x = 668,247.82 × 266,459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,225.95x = 178,060,993,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,060,993,358.25/484,225.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,722.95

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