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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,725.84, 663,413.30 and 262,954.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,725.84, 663,413.30 and 262,954.98 is: 362,884.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,725.84 : 663,413.30 = 262,954.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,725.84/663,413.30 = 262,954.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,725.84x = 663,413.30 × 262,954.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,725.84x = 174,447,831,033.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,447,831,033.23/480,725.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,884.24

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