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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,307.84, 664,196.48 and 266,443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,307.84, 664,196.48 and 266,443.20 is: 367,687.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,307.84 : 664,196.48 = 266,443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,307.84/664,196.48 = 266,443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,307.84x = 664,196.48 × 266,443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,307.84x = 176,970,635,559.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,970,635,559.94/481,307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,687.00

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