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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,384.02, 680,869.94 and 267,029.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,384.02, 680,869.94 and 267,029.52 is: 368,500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,384.02 : 680,869.94 = 267,029.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,384.02/680,869.94 = 267,029.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,384.02x = 680,869.94 × 267,029.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,384.02x = 181,812,371,925.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,812,371,925.48/493,384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,500.73

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