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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,010.48, 663,795.24 and 266,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,010.48, 663,795.24 and 266,159.60 is: 367,300.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,010.48 : 663,795.24 = 266,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,010.48/663,795.24 = 266,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,010.48x = 663,795.24 × 266,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,010.48x = 176,675,475,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,675,475,560.30/481,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,300.68

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