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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,950.10, 665,094.93 and 267,093.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,950.10, 665,094.93 and 267,093.70 is: 368,591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,950.10 : 665,094.93 = 267,093.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,950.10/665,094.93 = 267,093.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,950.10x = 665,094.93 × 267,093.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,950.10x = 177,642,665,704.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,642,665,704.94/481,950.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,591.41

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