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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,236.14, 669,616.83 and 270,371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,236.14, 669,616.83 and 270,371.58 is: 373,107.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,236.14 : 669,616.83 = 270,371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,236.14/669,616.83 = 270,371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,236.14x = 669,616.83 × 270,371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,236.14x = 181,045,360,321.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,045,360,321.69/485,236.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,107.74

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