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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,075.29, 663,884.16 and 263,283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,075.29, 663,884.16 and 263,283.84 is: 363,331.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,075.29 : 663,884.16 = 263,283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,075.29/663,884.16 = 263,283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,075.29x = 663,884.16 × 263,283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,075.29x = 174,789,969,779.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,789,969,779.56/481,075.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,331.84

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