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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,265.48, 722,607.87 and 268,449.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,265.48, 722,607.87 and 268,449.19 is: 403,069.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,265.48 : 722,607.87 = 268,449.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,265.48/722,607.87 = 268,449.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,265.48x = 722,607.87 × 268,449.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,265.48x = 193,983,495,582.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,983,495,582.61/481,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,069.63

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