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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,377.92, 679,481.76 and 266,023.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,377.92, 679,481.76 and 266,023.36 is: 367,112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,377.92 : 679,481.76 = 266,023.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,377.92/679,481.76 = 266,023.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,377.92x = 679,481.76 × 266,023.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,377.92x = 180,758,020,853.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,758,020,853.91/492,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,112.36

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