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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,094.59, 663,906.68 and 266,246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,094.59, 663,906.68 and 266,246.44 is: 367,417.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,094.59 : 663,906.68 = 266,246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,094.59/663,906.68 = 266,246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,094.59x = 663,906.68 × 266,246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,094.59x = 176,762,791,784.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,762,791,784.12/481,094.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,417.96

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