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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,333.19, 661,483.35 and 264,481.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,333.19, 661,483.35 and 264,481.23 is: 364,986.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,333.19 : 661,483.35 = 264,481.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,333.19/661,483.35 = 264,481.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,333.19x = 661,483.35 × 264,481.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,333.19x = 174,949,930,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,949,930,032.52/479,333.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,986.05

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