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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,265.20, 722,607.45 and 268,448.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,265.20, 722,607.45 and 268,448.91 is: 403,069.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,265.20 : 722,607.45 = 268,448.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,265.20/722,607.45 = 268,448.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,265.20x = 722,607.45 × 268,448.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,265.20x = 193,983,180,626.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,983,180,626.25/481,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,069.21

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