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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,468.64, 664,418.56 and 266,604.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,468.64, 664,418.56 and 266,604.10 is: 367,909.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,468.64 : 664,418.56 = 266,604.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,468.64/664,418.56 = 266,604.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,468.64x = 664,418.56 × 266,604.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,468.64x = 177,136,708,700.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,136,708,700.26/481,468.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,909.13

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