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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,904.39, 665,031.99 and 267,048.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,904.39, 665,031.99 and 267,048.04 is: 368,528.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,904.39 : 665,031.99 = 267,048.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,904.39/665,031.99 = 267,048.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,904.39x = 665,031.99 × 267,048.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,904.39x = 177,595,487,804.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,595,487,804.22/481,904.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,528.47

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