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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,960.06, 663,744.42 and 266,096.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,960.06, 663,744.42 and 266,096.63 is: 367,224.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,960.06 : 663,744.42 = 266,096.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,960.06/663,744.42 = 266,096.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,960.06x = 663,744.42 × 266,096.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,960.06x = 176,620,150,024.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,620,150,024.58/480,960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,224.15

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