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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,837.41, 669,086.43 and 269,997.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,837.41, 669,086.43 and 269,997.48 is: 372,602.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,837.41 : 669,086.43 = 269,997.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,837.41/669,086.43 = 269,997.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,837.41x = 669,086.43 × 269,997.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,837.41x = 180,651,650,002.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,651,650,002.20/484,837.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,602.54

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