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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,189.04, 664,032.84 and 266,324.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,189.04, 664,032.84 and 266,324.49 is: 367,523.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,189.04 : 664,032.84 = 266,324.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,189.04/664,032.84 = 266,324.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,189.04x = 664,032.84 × 266,324.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,189.04x = 176,848,206,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,848,206,457.54/481,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,523.35

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