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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,763.70, 663,473.97 and 276,809.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,763.70, 663,473.97 and 276,809.55 is: 382,008.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,763.70 : 663,473.97 = 276,809.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,763.70/663,473.97 = 276,809.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,763.70x = 663,473.97 × 276,809.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,763.70x = 183,655,928,584.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,655,928,584.39/480,763.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,008.73

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