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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,806.08, 664,897.68 and 266,949.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,806.08, 664,897.68 and 266,949.50 is: 368,393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,806.08 : 664,897.68 = 266,949.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,806.08/664,897.68 = 266,949.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,806.08x = 664,897.68 × 266,949.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,806.08x = 177,494,103,227.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,494,103,227.16/481,806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,393.24

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