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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,860.04, 664,962.06 and 264,070.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,860.04, 664,962.06 and 264,070.62 is: 364,414.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,860.04 : 664,962.06 = 264,070.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,860.04/664,962.06 = 264,070.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,860.04x = 664,962.06 × 264,070.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,860.04x = 175,596,943,460.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,596,943,460.68/481,860.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,414.83

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