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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,332.87, 668,379.16 and 266,541.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,332.87, 668,379.16 and 266,541.54 is: 367,827.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,332.87 : 668,379.16 = 266,541.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,332.87/668,379.16 = 266,541.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,332.87x = 668,379.16 × 266,541.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,332.87x = 178,150,810,610.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,150,810,610.31/484,332.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,827.21

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