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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,588.13, 663,185.13 and 265,714.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,588.13, 663,185.13 and 265,714.03 is: 366,670.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,588.13 : 663,185.13 = 265,714.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,588.13/663,185.13 = 265,714.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,588.13x = 663,185.13 × 265,714.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,588.13x = 176,217,590,212.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,217,590,212.45/480,588.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,670.71

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