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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,590.24, 668,723.40 and 269,717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,590.24, 668,723.40 and 269,717.04 is: 372,203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,590.24 : 668,723.40 = 269,717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,590.24/668,723.40 = 269,717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,590.24x = 668,723.40 × 269,717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,590.24x = 180,366,096,026.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,366,096,026.74/484,590.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,203.32

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