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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,027.08, 669,337.08 and 281,196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,027.08, 669,337.08 and 281,196.44 is: 388,050.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,027.08 : 669,337.08 = 281,196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,027.08/669,337.08 = 281,196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,027.08x = 669,337.08 × 281,196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,027.08x = 188,215,204,056.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,215,204,056.00/485,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,050.92

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