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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,055.12, 663,926.48 and 277,066.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,055.12, 663,926.48 and 277,066.82 is: 382,392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,055.12 : 663,926.48 = 277,066.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,055.12/663,926.48 = 277,066.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,055.12x = 663,926.48 × 277,066.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,055.12x = 183,951,998,527.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,951,998,527.39/481,055.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,392.77

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