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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,624.74, 668,801.79 and 269,751.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,624.74, 668,801.79 and 269,751.18 is: 372,267.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,624.74 : 668,801.79 = 269,751.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,624.74/668,801.79 = 269,751.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,624.74x = 668,801.79 × 269,751.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,624.74x = 180,410,072,038.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,410,072,038.61/484,624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,267.57

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