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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,653.22, 664,703.33 and 266,793.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,653.22, 664,703.33 and 266,793.27 is: 368,186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,653.22 : 664,703.33 = 266,793.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,653.22/664,703.33 = 266,793.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,653.22x = 664,703.33 × 266,793.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,653.22x = 177,338,374,990.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,338,374,990.59/481,653.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,186.84

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