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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,164.53, 662,625.69 and 265,303.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,164.53, 662,625.69 and 265,303.07 is: 366,117.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,164.53 : 662,625.69 = 265,303.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,164.53/662,625.69 = 265,303.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,164.53x = 662,625.69 × 265,303.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,164.53x = 175,796,627,168.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,796,627,168.00/480,164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,117.48

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