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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,922.85, 665,057.39 and 267,066.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,922.85, 665,057.39 and 267,066.48 is: 368,553.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,922.85 : 665,057.39 = 267,066.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,922.85/665,057.39 = 267,066.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,922.85x = 665,057.39 × 267,066.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,922.85x = 177,614,534,809.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,614,534,809.96/481,922.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,553.88

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