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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,772.04, 664,844.94 and 266,925.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,772.04, 664,844.94 and 266,925.48 is: 368,356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,772.04 : 664,844.94 = 266,925.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,772.04/664,844.94 = 266,925.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,772.04x = 664,844.94 × 266,925.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,772.04x = 177,464,054,735.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,464,054,735.07/481,772.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,356.90

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