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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,744.40, 664,779.04 and 263,909.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,744.40, 664,779.04 and 263,909.92 is: 364,180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,744.40 : 664,779.04 = 263,909.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,744.40/664,779.04 = 263,909.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,744.40x = 664,779.04 × 263,909.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,744.40x = 175,441,783,264.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,441,783,264.08/481,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,180.22

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