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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,294.98, 664,194.93 and 263,500.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,294.98, 664,194.93 and 263,500.02 is: 363,634.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,294.98 : 664,194.93 = 263,500.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,294.98/664,194.93 = 263,500.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,294.98x = 664,194.93 × 263,500.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,294.98x = 175,015,377,338.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,015,377,338.90/481,294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,634.33

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