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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,314.49, 668,337.18 and 266,502.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,314.49, 668,337.18 and 266,502.79 is: 367,764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,314.49 : 668,337.18 = 266,502.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,314.49/668,337.18 = 266,502.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,314.49x = 668,337.18 × 266,502.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,314.49x = 178,113,723,130.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,113,723,130.73/484,314.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,764.60

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