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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,551.58, 668,674.44 and 269,691.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,551.58, 668,674.44 and 269,691.70 is: 372,170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,551.58 : 668,674.44 = 269,691.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,551.58/668,674.44 = 269,691.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,551.58x = 668,674.44 × 269,691.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,551.58x = 180,335,946,470.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,335,946,470.15/484,551.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,170.79

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