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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,528.18, 663,095.97 and 265,666.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,528.18, 663,095.97 and 265,666.23 is: 366,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,528.18 : 663,095.97 = 265,666.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,528.18/663,095.97 = 265,666.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,528.18x = 663,095.97 × 265,666.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,528.18x = 176,162,206,478.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,162,206,478.09/480,528.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,601.20

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