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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,726.12, 668,920.62 and 269,860.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,726.12, 668,920.62 and 269,860.66 is: 372,406.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,726.12 : 668,920.62 = 269,860.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,726.12/668,920.62 = 269,860.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,726.12x = 668,920.62 × 269,860.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,726.12x = 180,515,360,000.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,515,360,000.81/484,726.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,406.92

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