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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,964.97, 681,672.36 and 267,610.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,964.97, 681,672.36 and 267,610.47 is: 369,302.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,964.97 : 681,672.36 = 267,610.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,964.97/681,672.36 = 267,610.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,964.97x = 681,672.36 × 267,610.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,964.97x = 182,422,660,645.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,422,660,645.61/493,964.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,302.83

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