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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,541.93, 668,661.18 and 269,682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,541.93, 668,661.18 and 269,682.08 is: 372,157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,541.93 : 668,661.18 = 269,682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,541.93/668,661.18 = 269,682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,541.93x = 668,661.18 × 269,682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,541.93x = 180,325,933,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,325,933,483.04/484,541.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,157.54

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