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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,507.08, 664,479.99 and 263,729.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,507.08, 664,479.99 and 263,729.47 is: 363,946.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,507.08 : 664,479.99 = 263,729.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,507.08/664,479.99 = 263,729.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,507.08x = 664,479.99 × 263,729.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,507.08x = 175,242,953,927.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,242,953,927.11/481,507.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,946.79

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