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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,837.58, 669,069.41 and 267,042.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,837.58, 669,069.41 and 267,042.03 is: 368,514.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,837.58 : 669,069.41 = 267,042.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,837.58/669,069.41 = 267,042.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,837.58x = 669,069.41 × 267,042.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,837.58x = 178,669,652,122.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,669,652,122.09/484,837.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,514.45

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