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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,275.68, 664,152.40 and 266,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,275.68, 664,152.40 and 266,411.20 is: 367,643.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,275.68 : 664,152.40 = 266,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,275.68/664,152.40 = 266,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,275.68x = 664,152.40 × 266,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,275.68x = 176,937,637,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,937,637,866.88/481,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,643.01

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