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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,595.06, 663,192.69 and 265,718.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,595.06, 663,192.69 and 265,718.26 is: 366,675.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,595.06 : 663,192.69 = 265,718.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,595.06/663,192.69 = 265,718.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,595.06x = 663,192.69 × 265,718.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,595.06x = 176,222,407,631.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,222,407,631.52/480,595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,675.45

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