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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,003.94, 663,757.71 and 266,131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,003.94, 663,757.71 and 266,131.19 is: 367,245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,003.94 : 663,757.71 = 266,131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,003.94/663,757.71 = 266,131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,003.94x = 663,757.71 × 266,131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,003.94x = 176,646,629,233.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,646,629,233.98/481,003.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,245.70

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