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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,767.72, 681,398.82 and 267,414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,767.72, 681,398.82 and 267,414.12 is: 369,031.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,767.72 : 681,398.82 = 267,414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,767.72/681,398.82 = 267,414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,767.72x = 681,398.82 × 267,414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,767.72x = 182,215,665,819.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,215,665,819.34/493,767.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,031.14

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