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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,594.79, 668,740.73 and 269,730.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,594.79, 668,740.73 and 269,730.27 is: 372,227.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,594.79 : 668,740.73 = 269,730.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,594.79/668,740.73 = 269,730.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,594.79x = 668,740.73 × 269,730.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,594.79x = 180,379,616,314.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,379,616,314.25/484,594.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,227.73

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