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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,909.34, 665,052.05 and 290,885.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,909.34, 665,052.05 and 290,885.42 is: 401,432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,909.34 : 665,052.05 = 290,885.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,909.34/665,052.05 = 290,885.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,909.34x = 665,052.05 × 290,885.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,909.34x = 193,453,943,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,453,943,431.68/481,909.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,432.24

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