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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,676.52, 681,276.87 and 267,322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,676.52, 681,276.87 and 267,322.02 is: 368,906.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,676.52 : 681,276.87 = 267,322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,676.52/681,276.87 = 267,322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,676.52x = 681,276.87 × 267,322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,676.52x = 182,120,309,067.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,120,309,067.68/493,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,906.16

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