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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,908.84, 665,051.36 and 290,884.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,908.84, 665,051.36 and 290,884.92 is: 401,431.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,908.84 : 665,051.36 = 290,884.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,908.84/665,051.36 = 290,884.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,908.84x = 665,051.36 × 290,884.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,908.84x = 193,453,410,195.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,453,410,195.07/481,908.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,431.55

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