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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,762.36, 680,013.72 and 266,409.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,762.36, 680,013.72 and 266,409.48 is: 367,645.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,762.36 : 680,013.72 = 266,409.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,762.36/680,013.72 = 266,409.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,762.36x = 680,013.72 × 266,409.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,762.36x = 181,162,101,538.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,162,101,538.07/492,762.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,645.98

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