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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,995.90, 669,294.50 and 281,164.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,995.90, 669,294.50 and 281,164.97 is: 388,007.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,995.90 : 669,294.50 = 281,164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,995.90/669,294.50 = 281,164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,995.90x = 669,294.50 × 281,164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,995.90x = 188,182,168,281.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,182,168,281.08/484,995.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,007.75

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