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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,661.26, 668,817.57 and 269,796.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,661.26, 668,817.57 and 269,796.61 is: 372,310.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,661.26 : 668,817.57 = 269,796.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,661.26/668,817.57 = 269,796.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,661.26x = 668,817.57 × 269,796.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,661.26x = 180,444,713,094.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,444,713,094.44/484,661.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,310.99

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