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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,536.10, 663,153.64 and 265,689.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,536.10, 663,153.64 and 265,689.98 is: 366,659.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,536.10 : 663,153.64 = 265,689.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,536.10/663,153.64 = 265,689.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,536.10x = 663,153.64 × 265,689.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,536.10x = 176,193,277,348.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,193,277,348.53/480,536.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,659.81

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