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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,933.85, 669,229.45 and 270,073.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,933.85, 669,229.45 and 270,073.88 is: 372,713.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,933.85 : 669,229.45 = 270,073.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,933.85/669,229.45 = 270,073.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,933.85x = 669,229.45 × 270,073.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,933.85x = 180,741,390,150.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,741,390,150.43/484,933.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,713.50

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