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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,683.76, 670,247.94 and 267,900.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,683.76, 670,247.94 and 267,900.78 is: 369,705.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,683.76 : 670,247.94 = 267,900.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,683.76/670,247.94 = 267,900.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,683.76x = 670,247.94 × 267,900.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,683.76x = 179,559,945,919.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,559,945,919.39/485,683.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,705.48

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