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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,618.92, 681,194.70 and 267,264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,618.92, 681,194.70 and 267,264.42 is: 368,825.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,618.92 : 681,194.70 = 267,264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,618.92/681,194.70 = 267,264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,618.92x = 681,194.70 × 267,264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,618.92x = 182,059,106,402.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,059,106,402.57/493,618.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,825.22

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