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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,394.44, 664,278.24 and 266,526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,394.44, 664,278.24 and 266,526.64 is: 367,781.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,394.44 : 664,278.24 = 266,526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,394.44/664,278.24 = 266,526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,394.44x = 664,278.24 × 266,526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,394.44x = 177,047,847,332.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,047,847,332.31/481,394.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,781.25

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