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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,276.70, 680,723.64 and 266,922.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,276.70, 680,723.64 and 266,922.20 is: 368,353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,276.70 : 680,723.64 = 266,922.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,276.70/680,723.64 = 266,922.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,276.70x = 680,723.64 × 266,922.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,276.70x = 181,700,251,580.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,700,251,580.81/493,276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,353.61

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