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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,655.22, 664,706.09 and 266,795.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,655.22, 664,706.09 and 266,795.27 is: 368,189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,655.22 : 664,706.09 = 266,795.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,655.22/664,706.09 = 266,795.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,655.22x = 664,706.09 × 266,795.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,655.22x = 177,340,440,752.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,340,440,752.19/481,655.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,189.60

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