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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,719.84, 681,332.04 and 267,365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,719.84, 681,332.04 and 267,365.28 is: 368,963.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,719.84 : 681,332.04 = 267,365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,719.84/681,332.04 = 267,365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,719.84x = 681,332.04 × 267,365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,719.84x = 182,164,531,647.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,164,531,647.57/493,719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,963.36

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