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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,315.24, 668,338.22 and 266,503.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,315.24, 668,338.22 and 266,503.54 is: 367,765.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,315.24 : 668,338.22 = 266,503.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,315.24/668,338.22 = 266,503.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,315.24x = 668,338.22 × 266,503.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,315.24x = 178,114,500,214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,114,500,214.78/484,315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,765.63

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