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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,449.80, 664,437.84 and 266,609.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,449.80, 664,437.84 and 266,609.72 is: 367,941.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,449.80 : 664,437.84 = 266,609.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,449.80/664,437.84 = 266,609.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,449.80x = 664,437.84 × 266,609.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,449.80x = 177,145,586,479.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,145,586,479.81/481,449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,941.97

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