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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,190.51, 664,032.98 and 266,317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,190.51, 664,032.98 and 266,317.76 is: 367,513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,190.51 : 664,032.98 = 266,317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,190.51/664,032.98 = 266,317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,190.51x = 664,032.98 × 266,317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,190.51x = 176,843,771,147.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,843,771,147.97/481,190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,513.01

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