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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,187.52, 663,946.56 and 266,317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,187.52, 663,946.56 and 266,317.44 is: 367,467.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,187.52 : 663,946.56 = 266,317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,187.52/663,946.56 = 266,317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,187.52x = 663,946.56 × 266,317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,187.52x = 176,820,548,156.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,820,548,156.01/481,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,467.03

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