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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,293.22, 664,221.54 and 274,566.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,293.22, 664,221.54 and 274,566.16 is: 378,922.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,293.22 : 664,221.54 = 274,566.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,293.22/664,221.54 = 274,566.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,293.22x = 664,221.54 × 274,566.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,293.22x = 182,372,757,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,372,757,627.09/481,293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,922.35

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