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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,261.76, 666,986.64 and 361,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,261.76, 666,986.64 and 361,365.76 is: 498,748.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,261.76 : 666,986.64 = 361,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,261.76/666,986.64 = 361,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,261.76x = 666,986.64 × 361,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,261.76x = 241,026,134,073.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,026,134,073.45/483,261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,748.62

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