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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,380.09, 664,314.66 and 263,597.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,380.09, 664,314.66 and 263,597.93 is: 363,770.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,380.09 : 664,314.66 = 263,597.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,380.09/664,314.66 = 263,597.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,380.09x = 664,314.66 × 263,597.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,380.09x = 175,111,965,923.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,111,965,923.08/481,380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,770.69

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