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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,965.72, 681,673.41 and 267,611.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,965.72, 681,673.41 and 267,611.22 is: 369,303.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,965.72 : 681,673.41 = 267,611.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,965.72/681,673.41 = 267,611.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,965.72x = 681,673.41 × 267,611.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,965.72x = 182,423,452,891.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,423,452,891.66/493,965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,303.87

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