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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,932.35, 665,070.56 and 267,075.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,932.35, 665,070.56 and 267,075.95 is: 368,566.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,932.35 : 665,070.56 = 267,075.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,932.35/665,070.56 = 267,075.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,932.35x = 665,070.56 × 267,075.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,932.35x = 177,624,351,629.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,624,351,629.03/481,932.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,566.98

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