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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,509.67, 668,623.35 and 269,700.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,509.67, 668,623.35 and 269,700.48 is: 372,186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,509.67 : 668,623.35 = 269,700.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,509.67/668,623.35 = 269,700.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,509.67x = 668,623.35 × 269,700.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,509.67x = 180,328,038,434.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,328,038,434.21/484,509.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,186.67

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