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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,802.93, 664,914.98 and 275,132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,802.93, 664,914.98 and 275,132.35 is: 379,698.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,802.93 : 664,914.98 = 275,132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,802.93/664,914.98 = 275,132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,802.93x = 664,914.98 × 275,132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,802.93x = 182,939,617,228.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,939,617,228.81/481,802.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,698.01

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