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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,337.37, 664,220.31 and 263,504.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,337.37, 664,220.31 and 263,504.28 is: 363,622.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,337.37 : 664,220.31 = 263,504.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,337.37/664,220.31 = 263,504.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,337.37x = 664,220.31 × 263,504.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,337.37x = 175,024,894,547.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,024,894,547.93/481,337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,622.08

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