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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,341.43, 664,225.88 and 263,508.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,341.43, 664,225.88 and 263,508.40 is: 363,627.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,341.43 : 664,225.88 = 263,508.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,341.43/664,225.88 = 263,508.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,341.43x = 664,225.88 × 263,508.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,341.43x = 175,029,098,877.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,029,098,877.39/481,341.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,627.75

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