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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,527.55, 663,141.86 and 265,681.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,527.55, 663,141.86 and 265,681.48 is: 366,648.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,527.55 : 663,141.86 = 265,681.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,527.55/663,141.86 = 265,681.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,527.55x = 663,141.86 × 265,681.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,527.55x = 176,184,510,814.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,184,510,814.75/480,527.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,648.10

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