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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,266.48, 722,609.37 and 268,450.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,266.48, 722,609.37 and 268,450.19 is: 403,071.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,266.48 : 722,609.37 = 268,450.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,266.48/722,609.37 = 268,450.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,266.48x = 722,609.37 × 268,450.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,266.48x = 193,984,622,672.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,984,622,672.28/481,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,071.13

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