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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,202.18, 664,074.68 and 277,237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,202.18, 664,074.68 and 277,237.09 is: 382,596.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,202.18 : 664,074.68 = 277,237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,202.18/664,074.68 = 277,237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,202.18x = 664,074.68 × 277,237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,202.18x = 184,106,128,779.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,106,128,779.51/481,202.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,596.21

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