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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,623.42, 666,007.62 and 264,831.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,623.42, 666,007.62 and 264,831.42 is: 365,460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,623.42 : 666,007.62 = 264,831.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,623.42/666,007.62 = 264,831.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,623.42x = 666,007.62 × 264,831.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,623.42x = 176,379,746,915.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,379,746,915.72/482,623.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,460.40

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