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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,288.21, 664,185.58 and 263,493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,288.21, 664,185.58 and 263,493.24 is: 363,624.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,288.21 : 664,185.58 = 263,493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,288.21/664,185.58 = 263,493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,288.21x = 664,185.58 × 263,493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,288.21x = 175,008,408,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,008,408,659.30/481,288.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,624.97

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