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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,989.04, 669,267.52 and 270,117.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,989.04, 669,267.52 and 270,117.51 is: 372,752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,989.04 : 669,267.52 = 270,117.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,989.04/669,267.52 = 270,117.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,989.04x = 669,267.52 × 270,117.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,989.04x = 180,780,876,026.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,780,876,026.28/484,989.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,752.50

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