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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,265.17, 668,282.77 and 266,487.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,265.17, 668,282.77 and 266,487.15 is: 367,750.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,265.17 : 668,282.77 = 266,487.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,265.17/668,282.77 = 266,487.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,265.17x = 668,282.77 × 266,487.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,265.17x = 178,088,770,771.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,088,770,771.41/484,265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,750.53

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