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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,336.37, 664,218.93 and 263,503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,336.37, 664,218.93 and 263,503.28 is: 363,620.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,336.37 : 664,218.93 = 263,503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,336.37/664,218.93 = 263,503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,336.37x = 664,218.93 × 263,503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,336.37x = 175,023,866,693.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,023,866,693.09/481,336.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,620.70

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