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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,483.30, 664,381.78 and 266,617.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,483.30, 664,381.78 and 266,617.84 is: 367,896.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,483.30 : 664,381.78 = 266,617.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,483.30/664,381.78 = 266,617.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,483.30x = 664,381.78 × 266,617.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,483.30x = 177,136,035,118.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,136,035,118.96/481,483.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,896.53

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