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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,756.26, 680,004.45 and 266,401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,756.26, 680,004.45 and 266,401.76 is: 367,634.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,756.26 : 680,004.45 = 266,401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,756.26/680,004.45 = 266,401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,756.26x = 680,004.45 × 266,401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,756.26x = 181,154,378,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,154,378,887.81/492,756.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,634.86

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