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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,484.36, 664,383.26 and 266,618.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,484.36, 664,383.26 and 266,618.90 is: 367,898.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,484.36 : 664,383.26 = 266,618.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,484.36/664,383.26 = 266,618.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,484.36x = 664,383.26 × 266,618.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,484.36x = 177,137,133,959.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,137,133,959.61/481,484.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,898.00

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