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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,199.91, 664,035.01 and 266,327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,199.91, 664,035.01 and 266,327.16 is: 367,519.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,199.91 : 664,035.01 = 266,327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,199.91/664,035.01 = 266,327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,199.91x = 664,035.01 × 266,327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,199.91x = 176,850,562,298.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,850,562,298.81/481,199.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,519.94

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