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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,987.08, 669,302.94 and 270,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,987.08, 669,302.94 and 270,127.20 is: 372,787.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,987.08 : 669,302.94 = 270,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,987.08/669,302.94 = 270,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,987.08x = 669,302.94 × 270,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,987.08x = 180,796,929,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,796,929,133.97/484,987.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,787.10

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