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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,652.08, 681,240.36 and 267,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,652.08, 681,240.36 and 267,297.04 is: 368,870.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,652.08 : 681,240.36 = 267,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,652.08/681,240.36 = 267,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,652.08x = 681,240.36 × 267,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,652.08x = 182,093,531,756.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,093,531,756.53/493,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,870.18

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