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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,383.52, 680,869.24 and 267,029.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,383.52, 680,869.24 and 267,029.02 is: 368,500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,383.52 : 680,869.24 = 267,029.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,383.52/680,869.24 = 267,029.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,383.52x = 680,869.24 × 267,029.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,383.52x = 181,811,845,905.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,811,845,905.35/493,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,500.04

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