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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,412.76, 664,360.01 and 263,630.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,412.76, 664,360.01 and 263,630.62 is: 363,815.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,412.76 : 664,360.01 = 263,630.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,412.76/664,360.01 = 263,630.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,412.76x = 664,360.01 × 263,630.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,412.76x = 175,145,641,339.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,145,641,339.51/481,412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,815.95

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