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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,285.58, 669,684.92 and 264,524.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,285.58, 669,684.92 and 264,524.81 is: 365,039.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,285.58 : 669,684.92 = 264,524.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,285.58/669,684.92 = 264,524.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,285.58x = 669,684.92 × 264,524.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,285.58x = 177,148,271,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,148,271,551.82/485,285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,039.22

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