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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,195.32, 664,039.08 and 266,322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,195.32, 664,039.08 and 266,322.48 is: 367,519.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,195.32 : 664,039.08 = 266,322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,195.32/664,039.08 = 266,322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,195.32x = 664,039.08 × 266,322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,195.32x = 176,848,534,602.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,848,534,602.52/481,195.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,519.23

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