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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,057.08, 662,469.23 and 265,195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,057.08, 662,469.23 and 265,195.13 is: 365,964.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,057.08 : 662,469.23 = 265,195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,057.08/662,469.23 = 265,195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,057.08x = 662,469.23 × 265,195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,057.08x = 175,683,610,921.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,683,610,921.49/480,057.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,964.01

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