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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,266.20, 722,608.95 and 268,449.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,266.20, 722,608.95 and 268,449.91 is: 403,070.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,266.20 : 722,608.95 = 268,449.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,266.20/722,608.95 = 268,449.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,266.20x = 722,608.95 × 268,449.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,266.20x = 193,984,307,592.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,984,307,592.69/481,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,070.71

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