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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,199.52, 663,963.12 and 266,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,199.52, 663,963.12 and 266,329.44 is: 367,483.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,199.52 : 663,963.12 = 266,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,199.52/663,963.12 = 266,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,199.52x = 663,963.12 × 266,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,199.52x = 176,832,925,930.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,832,925,930.25/481,199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,483.59

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