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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,926.85, 665,062.91 and 267,070.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,926.85, 665,062.91 and 267,070.48 is: 368,559.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,926.85 : 665,062.91 = 267,070.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,926.85/665,062.91 = 267,070.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,926.85x = 665,062.91 × 267,070.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,926.85x = 177,618,669,268.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,618,669,268.54/481,926.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,559.40

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