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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,969.22, 680,297.52 and 266,614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,969.22, 680,297.52 and 266,614.72 is: 367,928.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,969.22 : 680,297.52 = 266,614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,969.22/680,297.52 = 266,614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,969.22x = 680,297.52 × 266,614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,969.22x = 181,377,332,811.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,377,332,811.49/492,969.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,928.31

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