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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,507.98, 668,621.02 and 269,698.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,507.98, 668,621.02 and 269,698.79 is: 372,184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,507.98 : 668,621.02 = 269,698.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,507.98/668,621.02 = 269,698.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,507.98x = 668,621.02 × 269,698.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,507.98x = 180,326,278,714.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,326,278,714.07/484,507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,184.33

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