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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,653.08, 681,241.74 and 267,298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,653.08, 681,241.74 and 267,298.04 is: 368,871.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,653.08 : 681,241.74 = 267,298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,653.08/681,241.74 = 267,298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,653.08x = 681,241.74 × 267,298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,653.08x = 182,094,581,868.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,094,581,868.19/493,653.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,871.56

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