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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,509.17, 668,622.66 and 269,699.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,509.17, 668,622.66 and 269,699.99 is: 372,185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,509.17 : 668,622.66 = 269,699.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,509.17/668,622.66 = 269,699.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,509.17x = 668,622.66 × 269,699.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,509.17x = 180,327,521,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,327,521,372.66/484,509.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,185.98

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