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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,551.93, 664,563.21 and 263,775.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,551.93, 664,563.21 and 263,775.93 is: 364,022.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,551.93 : 664,563.21 = 263,775.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,551.93/664,563.21 = 263,775.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,551.93x = 664,563.21 × 263,775.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,551.93x = 175,295,778,761.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,295,778,761.54/481,551.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,022.59

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