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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,903.76, 665,031.12 and 267,047.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,903.76, 665,031.12 and 267,047.41 is: 368,527.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,903.76 : 665,031.12 = 267,047.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,903.76/665,031.12 = 267,047.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,903.76x = 665,031.12 × 267,047.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,903.76x = 177,594,840,829.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,594,840,829.41/481,903.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,527.61

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