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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,457.76, 680,970.96 and 267,104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,457.76, 680,970.96 and 267,104.16 is: 368,603.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,457.76 : 680,970.96 = 267,104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,457.76/680,970.96 = 267,104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,457.76x = 680,970.96 × 267,104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,457.76x = 181,890,176,255.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,890,176,255.19/493,457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,603.34

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