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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,898.88, 665,024.36 and 267,042.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,898.88, 665,024.36 and 267,042.52 is: 368,520.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,898.88 : 665,024.36 = 267,042.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,898.88/665,024.36 = 267,042.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,898.88x = 665,024.36 × 267,042.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,898.88x = 177,589,780,955.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,589,780,955.79/481,898.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,520.84

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