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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,567.62, 681,120.24 and 267,211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,567.62, 681,120.24 and 267,211.50 is: 368,750.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,567.62 : 681,120.24 = 267,211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,567.62/681,120.24 = 267,211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,567.62x = 681,120.24 × 267,211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,567.62x = 182,003,161,010.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,003,161,010.76/493,567.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,750.20

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