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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,230.06, 664,089.12 and 266,365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,230.06, 664,089.12 and 266,365.44 is: 367,579.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,230.06 : 664,089.12 = 266,365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,230.06/664,089.12 = 266,365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,230.06x = 664,089.12 × 266,365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,230.06x = 176,890,390,648.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,890,390,648.01/481,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,579.68

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