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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,967.72, 680,295.46 and 266,613.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,967.72, 680,295.46 and 266,613.22 is: 367,926.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,967.72 : 680,295.46 = 266,613.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,967.72/680,295.46 = 266,613.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,967.72x = 680,295.46 × 266,613.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,967.72x = 181,375,761,808.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,375,761,808.92/492,967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,926.24

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