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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,905.51, 665,033.54 and 267,049.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,905.51, 665,033.54 and 267,049.16 is: 368,530.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,905.51 : 665,033.54 = 267,049.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,905.51/665,033.54 = 267,049.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,905.51x = 665,033.54 × 267,049.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,905.51x = 177,596,650,559.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,596,650,559.03/481,905.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,530.03

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