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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,305.19, 680,762.07 and 266,950.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,305.19, 680,762.07 and 266,950.69 is: 368,392.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,305.19 : 680,762.07 = 266,950.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,305.19/680,762.07 = 266,950.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,305.19x = 680,762.07 × 266,950.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,305.19x = 181,729,902,610.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,729,902,610.42/493,305.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,392.44

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