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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,897.96, 669,157.50 and 270,040.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,897.96, 669,157.50 and 270,040.60 is: 372,655.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,897.96 : 669,157.50 = 270,040.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,897.96/669,157.50 = 270,040.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,897.96x = 669,157.50 × 270,040.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,897.96x = 180,699,692,794.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,699,692,794.50/484,897.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,655.09

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