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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,267.23, 722,610.49 and 268,450.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,267.23, 722,610.49 and 268,450.94 is: 403,072.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,267.23 : 722,610.49 = 268,450.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,267.23/722,610.49 = 268,450.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,267.23x = 722,610.49 × 268,450.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,267.23x = 193,985,465,294.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,985,465,294.36/481,267.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,072.25

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