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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,897.68, 665,022.76 and 267,041.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,897.68, 665,022.76 and 267,041.33 is: 368,519.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,897.68 : 665,022.76 = 267,041.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,897.68/665,022.76 = 267,041.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,897.68x = 665,022.76 × 267,041.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,897.68x = 177,588,564,056.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,588,564,056.68/481,897.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,519.23

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