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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,771.04, 664,843.56 and 266,924.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,771.04, 664,843.56 and 266,924.48 is: 368,355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,771.04 : 664,843.56 = 266,924.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,771.04/664,843.56 = 266,924.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,771.04x = 664,843.56 × 266,924.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,771.04x = 177,463,021,534.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,463,021,534.35/481,771.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,355.52

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