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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,923.98, 665,058.94 and 267,067.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,923.98, 665,058.94 and 267,067.60 is: 368,555.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,923.98 : 665,058.94 = 267,067.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,923.98/665,058.94 = 267,067.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,923.98x = 665,058.94 × 267,067.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,923.98x = 177,615,694,964.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,615,694,964.34/481,923.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,555.42

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