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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,396.28, 664,347.62 and 266,536.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,396.28, 664,347.62 and 266,536.34 is: 367,831.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,396.28 : 664,347.62 = 266,536.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,396.28/664,347.62 = 266,536.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,396.28x = 664,347.62 × 266,536.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,396.28x = 177,072,778,468.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,072,778,468.09/481,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,831.63

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