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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,434.84, 664,390.44 and 263,652.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,434.84, 664,390.44 and 263,652.84 is: 363,846.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,434.84 : 664,390.44 = 263,652.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,434.84/664,390.44 = 263,652.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,434.84x = 664,390.44 × 263,652.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,434.84x = 175,168,426,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,168,426,374.85/481,434.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,846.59

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