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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,125.13, 679,132.67 and 265,770.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,125.13, 679,132.67 and 265,770.63 is: 366,763.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,125.13 : 679,132.67 = 265,770.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,125.13/679,132.67 = 265,770.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,125.13x = 679,132.67 × 265,770.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,125.13x = 180,493,517,559.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,493,517,559.48/492,125.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,763.46

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