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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,451.16, 668,537.76 and 269,587.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,451.16, 668,537.76 and 269,587.54 is: 372,028.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,451.16 : 668,537.76 = 269,587.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,451.16/668,537.76 = 269,587.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,451.16x = 668,537.76 × 269,587.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,451.16x = 180,229,450,115.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,229,450,115.51/484,451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,028.11

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