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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,095.54, 663,913.61 and 260,332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,095.54, 663,913.61 and 260,332.83 is: 359,260.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,095.54 : 663,913.61 = 260,332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,095.54/663,913.61 = 260,332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,095.54x = 663,913.61 × 260,332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,095.54x = 172,838,507,665.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,838,507,665.15/481,095.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,260.26

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