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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,793.55, 664,880.45 and 266,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,793.55, 664,880.45 and 266,937 is: 368,376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,793.55 : 664,880.45 = 266,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,793.55/664,880.45 = 266,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,793.55x = 664,880.45 × 266,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,793.55x = 177,481,191,346.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,481,191,346.97/481,793.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,376.02

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