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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,240.44, 668,174.76 and 269,379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,240.44, 668,174.76 and 269,379.84 is: 371,701.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,240.44 : 668,174.76 = 269,379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,240.44/668,174.76 = 269,379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,240.44x = 668,174.76 × 269,379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,240.44x = 179,992,809,940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,992,809,940.84/484,240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,701.32

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