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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,891.56, 669,107.46 and 280,877.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,891.56, 669,107.46 and 280,877.25 is: 387,585.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,891.56 : 669,107.46 = 280,877.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,891.56/669,107.46 = 280,877.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,891.56x = 669,107.46 × 280,877.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,891.56x = 187,937,063,319.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,937,063,319.29/484,891.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,585.76

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