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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,488.80, 668,589.34 and 269,625.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,488.80, 668,589.34 and 269,625.24 is: 372,079.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,488.80 : 668,589.34 = 269,625.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,488.80/668,589.34 = 269,625.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,488.80x = 668,589.34 × 269,625.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,488.80x = 180,268,561,258.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,268,561,258.94/484,488.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,079.94

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