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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,527.67, 663,069.74 and 265,637.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,527.67, 663,069.74 and 265,637.91 is: 366,548.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,527.67 : 663,069.74 = 265,637.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,527.67/663,069.74 = 265,637.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,527.67x = 663,069.74 × 265,637.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,527.67x = 176,136,458,589.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,136,458,589.65/480,527.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,548.00

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