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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,734.92, 664,745.74 and 266,834.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,734.92, 664,745.74 and 266,834.83 is: 368,205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,734.92 : 664,745.74 = 266,834.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,734.92/664,745.74 = 266,834.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,734.92x = 664,745.74 × 266,834.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,734.92x = 177,377,315,191.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,377,315,191.95/481,734.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,205.23

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