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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,258.23, 666,904.59 and 265,476.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,258.23, 666,904.59 and 265,476.09 is: 366,361.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,258.23 : 666,904.59 = 265,476.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,258.23/666,904.59 = 265,476.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,258.23x = 666,904.59 × 265,476.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,258.23x = 177,047,222,956.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,047,222,956.25/483,258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,361.53

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