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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,962.22, 681,668.56 and 267,607.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,962.22, 681,668.56 and 267,607.72 is: 369,299.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,962.22 : 681,668.56 = 267,607.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,962.22/681,668.56 = 267,607.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,962.22x = 681,668.56 × 267,607.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,962.22x = 182,419,769,137.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,419,769,137.28/493,962.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,299.03

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