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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,740.14, 663,410.07 and 265,875.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,740.14, 663,410.07 and 265,875.59 is: 366,902.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,740.14 : 663,410.07 = 265,875.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,740.14/663,410.07 = 265,875.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,740.14x = 663,410.07 × 265,875.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,740.14x = 176,384,543,773.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,384,543,773.19/480,740.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,902.05

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