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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,982.40, 669,327.91 and 267,212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,982.40, 669,327.91 and 267,212.96 is: 368,782.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,982.40 : 669,327.91 = 267,212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,982.40/669,327.91 = 267,212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,982.40x = 669,327.91 × 267,212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,982.40x = 178,853,091,373.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,853,091,373.68/484,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,782.65

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