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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,475.58, 667,883.34 and 340,789.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,475.58, 667,883.34 and 340,789.68 is: 469,802.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,475.58 : 667,883.34 = 340,789.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,475.58/667,883.34 = 340,789.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,475.58x = 667,883.34 × 340,789.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,475.58x = 227,607,749,715.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,607,749,715.93/484,475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,802.32

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