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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,605.15, 668,750.18 and 266,806.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,605.15, 668,750.18 and 266,806.95 is: 368,190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,605.15 : 668,750.18 = 266,806.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,605.15/668,750.18 = 266,806.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,605.15x = 668,750.18 × 266,806.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,605.15x = 178,427,194,503.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,427,194,503.72/484,605.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,190.88

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