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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,982.82, 665,118.18 and 267,126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,982.82, 665,118.18 and 267,126.54 is: 368,624.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,982.82 : 665,118.18 = 267,126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,982.82/665,118.18 = 267,126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,982.82x = 665,118.18 × 267,126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,982.82x = 177,670,718,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,670,718,114.50/481,982.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,624.59

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