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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,450.24, 664,393.22 and 266,585.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,450.24, 664,393.22 and 266,585.69 is: 367,883.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,450.24 : 664,393.22 = 266,585.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,450.24/664,393.22 = 266,585.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,450.24x = 664,393.22 × 266,585.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,450.24x = 177,117,726,312.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,117,726,312.77/481,450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,883.76

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