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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,530.57, 681,072.48 and 267,176.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,530.57, 681,072.48 and 267,176.07 is: 368,703.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,530.57 : 681,072.48 = 267,176.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,530.57/681,072.48 = 267,176.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,530.57x = 681,072.48 × 267,176.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,530.57x = 181,966,268,591.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,966,268,591.55/493,530.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,703.14

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