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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,777.61, 662,095.91 and 264,913.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,777.61, 662,095.91 and 264,913.61 is: 365,582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,777.61 : 662,095.91 = 264,913.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,777.61/662,095.91 = 264,913.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,777.61x = 662,095.91 × 264,913.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,777.61x = 175,398,217,684.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,398,217,684.34/479,777.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,582.33

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