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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,660.02, 661,913.48 and 264,795.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,660.02, 661,913.48 and 264,795.47 is: 365,408.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,660.02 : 661,913.48 = 264,795.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,660.02/661,913.48 = 264,795.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,660.02x = 661,913.48 × 264,795.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,660.02x = 175,271,691,366.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,271,691,366.74/479,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,408.17

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