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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,887.81, 663,632.16 and 276,975.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,887.81, 663,632.16 and 276,975.35 is: 382,230.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,887.81 : 663,632.16 = 276,975.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,887.81/663,632.16 = 276,975.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,887.81x = 663,632.16 × 276,975.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,887.81x = 183,809,750,256.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,809,750,256.04/480,887.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,230.00

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