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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,523.48, 663,109.44 and 265,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,523.48, 663,109.44 and 265,672.60 is: 366,621.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,523.48 : 663,109.44 = 265,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,523.48/663,109.44 = 265,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,523.48x = 663,109.44 × 265,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,523.48x = 176,170,009,009.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,170,009,009.34/480,523.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,621.02

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