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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,127.58, 663,976.89 and 266,267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,127.58, 663,976.89 and 266,267.70 is: 367,460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,127.58 : 663,976.89 = 266,267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,127.58/663,976.89 = 266,267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,127.58x = 663,976.89 × 266,267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,127.58x = 176,795,599,353.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,795,599,353.45/481,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,460.95

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