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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,339.33, 664,222.96 and 263,506.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,339.33, 664,222.96 and 263,506.26 is: 363,624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,339.33 : 664,222.96 = 263,506.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,339.33/664,222.96 = 263,506.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,339.33x = 664,222.96 × 263,506.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,339.33x = 175,026,910,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,026,910,815.95/481,339.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,624.79

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