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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,791.93, 664,845.07 and 266,919.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,791.93, 664,845.07 and 266,919.18 is: 368,333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,791.93 : 664,845.07 = 266,919.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,791.93/664,845.07 = 266,919.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,791.93x = 664,845.07 × 266,919.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,791.93x = 177,459,900,911.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,459,900,911.44/481,791.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,333.07

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