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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,649.11, 668,783.55 and 269,783.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,649.11, 668,783.55 and 269,783.65 is: 372,283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,649.11 : 668,783.55 = 269,783.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,649.11/668,783.55 = 269,783.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,649.11x = 668,783.55 × 269,783.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,649.11x = 180,426,867,178.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,426,867,178.96/484,649.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,283.50

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