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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,250.32, 664,143.06 and 263,474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,250.32, 664,143.06 and 263,474.08 is: 363,603.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,250.32 : 664,143.06 = 263,474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,250.32/664,143.06 = 263,474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,250.32x = 664,143.06 × 263,474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,250.32x = 174,984,481,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,984,481,721.89/481,250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,603.88

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