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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,002.76, 662,391.27 and 265,108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,002.76, 662,391.27 and 265,108.14 is: 365,842.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,002.76 : 662,391.27 = 265,108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,002.76/662,391.27 = 265,108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,002.76x = 662,391.27 × 265,108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,002.76x = 175,605,317,541.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,605,317,541.94/480,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,842.31

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