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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,260.23, 666,907.35 and 265,478.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,260.23, 666,907.35 and 265,478.09 is: 366,364.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,260.23 : 666,907.35 = 265,478.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,260.23/666,907.35 = 265,478.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,260.23x = 666,907.35 × 265,478.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,260.23x = 177,049,289,484.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,049,289,484.96/483,260.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,364.29

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