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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,467.40, 664,424.60 and 266,607.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,467.40, 664,424.60 and 266,607.46 is: 367,918.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,467.40 : 664,424.60 = 266,607.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,467.40/664,424.60 = 266,607.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,467.40x = 664,424.60 × 266,607.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,467.40x = 177,140,554,967.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,140,554,967.52/481,467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,918.07

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