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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,964.97, 680,291.66 and 266,610.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,964.97, 680,291.66 and 266,610.47 is: 367,922.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,964.97 : 680,291.66 = 266,610.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,964.97/680,291.66 = 266,610.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,964.97x = 680,291.66 × 266,610.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,964.97x = 181,372,874,475.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,372,874,475.17/492,964.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,922.44

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