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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,709.61, 681,315.32 and 267,355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,709.61, 681,315.32 and 267,355.11 is: 368,947.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,709.61 : 681,315.32 = 267,355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,709.61/681,315.32 = 267,355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,709.61x = 681,315.32 × 267,355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,709.61x = 182,153,130,986.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,153,130,986.51/493,709.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,947.91

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