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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,314.99, 668,337.87 and 266,503.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,314.99, 668,337.87 and 266,503.29 is: 367,765.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,314.99 : 668,337.87 = 266,503.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,314.99/668,337.87 = 266,503.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,314.99x = 668,337.87 × 266,503.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,314.99x = 178,114,241,186.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,114,241,186.59/484,314.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,765.29

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