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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,394.76, 664,335.12 and 263,612.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,394.76, 664,335.12 and 263,612.62 is: 363,791.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,394.76 : 664,335.12 = 263,612.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,394.76/664,335.12 = 263,612.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,394.76x = 664,335.12 × 263,612.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,394.76x = 175,127,121,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,127,121,541.21/481,394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,791.08

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