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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,548.44, 664,558.40 and 263,772.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,548.44, 664,558.40 and 263,772.44 is: 364,017.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,548.44 : 664,558.40 = 263,772.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,548.44/664,558.40 = 263,772.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,548.44x = 664,558.40 × 263,772.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,548.44x = 175,292,190,690.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,292,190,690.50/481,548.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,017.77

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