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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,962.32, 663,747.52 and 266,098.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,962.32, 663,747.52 and 266,098.88 is: 367,227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,962.32 : 663,747.52 = 266,098.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,962.32/663,747.52 = 266,098.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,962.32x = 663,747.52 × 266,098.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,962.32x = 176,622,471,674.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,622,471,674.78/480,962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,227.25

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