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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,566.33, 663,160.52 and 262,770.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,566.33, 663,160.52 and 262,770.90 is: 362,612.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,566.33 : 663,160.52 = 262,770.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,566.33/663,160.52 = 262,770.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,566.33x = 663,160.52 × 262,770.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,566.33x = 174,259,287,341.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,259,287,341.80/480,566.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,612.35

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