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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,277.43, 664,170.98 and 263,505.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,277.43, 664,170.98 and 263,505.15 is: 363,641.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,277.43 : 664,170.98 = 263,505.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,277.43/664,170.98 = 263,505.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,277.43x = 664,170.98 × 263,505.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,277.43x = 175,012,472,393.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,012,472,393.02/481,277.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,641.55

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