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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,864.08, 664,973.64 and 267,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,864.08, 664,973.64 and 267,002.40 is: 368,463.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,864.08 : 664,973.64 = 267,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,864.08/664,973.64 = 267,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,864.08x = 664,973.64 × 267,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,864.08x = 177,549,557,816.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,549,557,816.74/481,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,463.98

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