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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,510.95, 668,646.99 and 280,570.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,510.95, 668,646.99 and 280,570.77 is: 387,200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,510.95 : 668,646.99 = 280,570.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,510.95/668,646.99 = 280,570.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,510.95x = 668,646.99 × 280,570.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,510.95x = 187,602,800,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,602,800,842.48/484,510.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,200.33

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