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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,292.68, 664,189.15 and 266,436.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,292.68, 664,189.15 and 266,436.33 is: 367,685.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,292.68 : 664,189.15 = 266,436.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,292.68/664,189.15 = 266,436.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,292.68x = 664,189.15 × 266,436.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,292.68x = 176,964,119,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,964,119,551.82/481,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,685.04

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