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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,799.35, 663,508.94 and 265,933.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,799.35, 663,508.94 and 265,933.89 is: 366,991.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,799.35 : 663,508.94 = 265,933.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,799.35/663,508.94 = 265,933.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,799.35x = 663,508.94 × 265,933.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,799.35x = 176,449,512,134.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,449,512,134.31/480,799.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,991.99

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