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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,731.36, 668,955.76 and 269,866.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,731.36, 668,955.76 and 269,866.70 is: 372,430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,731.36 : 668,955.76 = 269,866.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,731.36/668,955.76 = 269,866.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,731.36x = 668,955.76 × 269,866.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,731.36x = 180,528,883,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,528,883,397.19/484,731.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,430.79

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