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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,329.16, 663,832.74 and 360,757.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,329.16, 663,832.74 and 360,757.96 is: 497,545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,329.16 : 663,832.74 = 360,757.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,329.16/663,832.74 = 360,757.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,329.16x = 663,832.74 × 360,757.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,329.16x = 239,482,945,063.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,482,945,063.61/481,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,545.06

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