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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,619.24, 668,794.20 and 269,745.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,619.24, 668,794.20 and 269,745.68 is: 372,259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,619.24 : 668,794.20 = 269,745.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,619.24/668,794.20 = 269,745.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,619.24x = 668,794.20 × 269,745.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,619.24x = 180,404,346,259.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,404,346,259.06/484,619.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,259.98

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