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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,551.56, 667,316.18 and 265,756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,551.56, 667,316.18 and 265,756.28 is: 366,751.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,551.56 : 667,316.18 = 265,756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,551.56/667,316.18 = 265,756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,551.56x = 667,316.18 × 265,756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,551.56x = 177,343,465,580.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,343,465,580.61/483,551.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,751.93

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