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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,522.73, 674,161.23 and 267,758.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,522.73, 674,161.23 and 267,758.75 is: 369,507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,522.73 : 674,161.23 = 267,758.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,522.73/674,161.23 = 267,758.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,522.73x = 674,161.23 × 267,758.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,522.73x = 180,512,565,634.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,512,565,634.46/488,522.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,507.00

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