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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,443.65, 679,572.67 and 266,089.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,443.65, 679,572.67 and 266,089.15 is: 367,203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,443.65 : 679,572.67 = 266,089.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,443.65/679,572.67 = 266,089.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,443.65x = 679,572.67 × 266,089.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,443.65x = 180,826,910,725.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,826,910,725.67/492,443.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,203.26

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