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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,573.62, 661,811.63 and 264,713.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,573.62, 661,811.63 and 264,713.74 is: 365,304.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,573.62 : 661,811.63 = 264,713.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,573.62/661,811.63 = 264,713.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,573.62x = 661,811.63 × 264,713.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,573.62x = 175,190,631,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,190,631,752.80/479,573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,304.98

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