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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,319.62, 664,226.26 and 266,463.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,319.62, 664,226.26 and 266,463.27 is: 367,722.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,319.62 : 664,226.26 = 266,463.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,319.62/664,226.26 = 266,463.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,319.62x = 664,226.26 × 266,463.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,319.62x = 176,991,900,593.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,991,900,593.31/481,319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,722.18

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