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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,652.22, 664,701.95 and 266,792.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,652.22, 664,701.95 and 266,792.27 is: 368,185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,652.22 : 664,701.95 = 266,792.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,652.22/664,701.95 = 266,792.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,652.22x = 664,701.95 × 266,792.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,652.22x = 177,337,337,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,337,337,456.46/481,652.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,185.45

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