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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,669.20, 681,266.16 and 267,314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,669.20, 681,266.16 and 267,314.52 is: 368,895.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,669.20 : 681,266.16 = 267,314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,669.20/681,266.16 = 267,314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,669.20x = 681,266.16 × 267,314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,669.20x = 182,112,336,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,112,336,552.64/493,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,895.48

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