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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,298.80, 664,187.94 and 266,447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,298.80, 664,187.94 and 266,447.92 is: 367,695.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,298.80 : 664,187.94 = 266,447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,298.80/664,187.94 = 266,447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,298.80x = 664,187.94 × 266,447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,298.80x = 176,971,495,102.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,971,495,102.09/481,298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,695.69

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