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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,693.22, 681,292.73 and 267,338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,693.22, 681,292.73 and 267,338.72 is: 368,925.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,693.22 : 681,292.73 = 267,338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,693.22/681,292.73 = 267,338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,693.22x = 681,292.73 × 267,338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,693.22x = 182,135,926,383.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,135,926,383.51/493,693.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,925.31

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