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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,874.51, 660,876.60 and 264,014.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,874.51, 660,876.60 and 264,014.25 is: 364,356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,874.51 : 660,876.60 = 264,014.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,874.51/660,876.60 = 264,014.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,874.51x = 660,876.60 × 264,014.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,874.51x = 174,480,839,891.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,480,839,891.55/478,874.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,356.08

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