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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,713.47, 663,310.89 and 276,724.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,713.47, 663,310.89 and 276,724.97 is: 381,838.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,713.47 : 663,310.89 = 276,724.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,713.47/663,310.89 = 276,724.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,713.47x = 663,310.89 × 276,724.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,713.47x = 183,554,686,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,554,686,135.92/480,713.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,838.03

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