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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,968.56, 663,709.06 and 266,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,968.56, 663,709.06 and 266,095.80 is: 367,196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,968.56 : 663,709.06 = 266,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,968.56/663,709.06 = 266,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,968.56x = 663,709.06 × 266,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,968.56x = 176,610,193,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,610,193,287.95/480,968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,196.96

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