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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,924.71, 665,059.82 and 267,068.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,924.71, 665,059.82 and 267,068.25 is: 368,556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,924.71 : 665,059.82 = 267,068.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,924.71/665,059.82 = 267,068.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,924.71x = 665,059.82 × 267,068.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,924.71x = 177,616,360,937.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,616,360,937.37/481,924.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,556.24

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