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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,581.24, 663,194.82 and 262,790.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,581.24, 663,194.82 and 262,790.62 is: 362,647.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,581.24 : 663,194.82 = 262,790.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,581.24/663,194.82 = 262,790.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,581.24x = 663,194.82 × 262,790.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,581.24x = 174,281,377,928.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,281,377,928.59/480,581.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,647.07

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