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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,465.74, 667,869.85 and 340,779.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,465.74, 667,869.85 and 340,779.84 is: 469,788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,465.74 : 667,869.85 = 340,779.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,465.74/667,869.85 = 340,779.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,465.74x = 667,869.85 × 340,779.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,465.74x = 227,596,579,771.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,596,579,771.87/484,465.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,788.80

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