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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,808.96, 669,034.68 and 269,951.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,808.96, 669,034.68 and 269,951.60 is: 372,532.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,808.96 : 669,034.68 = 269,951.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,808.96/669,034.68 = 269,951.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,808.96x = 669,034.68 × 269,951.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,808.96x = 180,606,982,321.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,606,982,321.49/484,808.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,532.27

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