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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,636.81, 663,265.67 and 265,769.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,636.81, 663,265.67 and 265,769.53 is: 366,754.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,636.81 : 663,265.67 = 265,769.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,636.81/663,265.67 = 265,769.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,636.81x = 663,265.67 × 265,769.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,636.81x = 176,275,802,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,275,802,394.02/480,636.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,754.69

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