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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,856.04, 664,956.54 and 264,066.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,856.04, 664,956.54 and 264,066.62 is: 364,409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,856.04 : 664,956.54 = 264,066.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,856.04/664,956.54 = 264,066.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,856.04x = 664,956.54 × 264,066.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,856.04x = 175,592,822,639.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,592,822,639.91/481,856.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,409.30

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