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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,264.37, 722,606.22 and 268,448.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,264.37, 722,606.22 and 268,448.09 is: 403,067.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,264.37 : 722,606.22 = 268,448.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,264.37/722,606.22 = 268,448.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,264.37x = 722,606.22 × 268,448.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,264.37x = 193,982,255,968.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,982,255,968.09/481,264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,067.98

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