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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,922.80, 669,214.23 and 270,062.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,922.80, 669,214.23 and 270,062.88 is: 372,698.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,922.80 : 669,214.23 = 270,062.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,922.80/669,214.23 = 270,062.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,922.80x = 669,214.23 × 270,062.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,922.80x = 180,729,917,594.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,729,917,594.40/484,922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,698.33

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