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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,393.76, 664,328.76 and 266,553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,393.76, 664,328.76 and 266,553.68 is: 367,847.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,393.76 : 664,328.76 = 266,553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,393.76/664,328.76 = 266,553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,393.76x = 664,328.76 × 266,553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,393.76x = 177,079,275,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,079,275,707.84/481,393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,847.05

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