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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,282.68, 664,162.06 and 266,418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,282.68, 664,162.06 and 266,418.20 is: 367,652.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,282.68 : 664,162.06 = 266,418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,282.68/664,162.06 = 266,418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,282.68x = 664,162.06 × 266,418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,282.68x = 176,944,860,533.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,944,860,533.49/481,282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,652.67

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