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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,757.68, 663,442.25 and 265,889.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,757.68, 663,442.25 and 265,889.79 is: 366,926.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,757.68 : 663,442.25 = 265,889.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,757.68/663,442.25 = 265,889.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,757.68x = 663,442.25 × 265,889.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,757.68x = 176,402,519,200.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,402,519,200.18/480,757.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,926.06

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