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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,489.93, 663,025.37 and 265,595.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,489.93, 663,025.37 and 265,595.31 is: 366,493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,489.93 : 663,025.37 = 265,595.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,489.93/663,025.37 = 265,595.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,489.93x = 663,025.37 × 265,595.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,489.93x = 176,096,427,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,096,427,355.04/480,489.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,493.48

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