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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,254.96, 664,123.79 and 266,390.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,254.96, 664,123.79 and 266,390.40 is: 367,614.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,254.96 : 664,123.79 = 266,390.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,254.96/664,123.79 = 266,390.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,254.96x = 664,123.79 × 266,390.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,254.96x = 176,916,200,735.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,916,200,735.66/481,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,614.29

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