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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,966.28, 681,674.18 and 267,611.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,966.28, 681,674.18 and 267,611.78 is: 369,304.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,966.28 : 681,674.18 = 267,611.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,966.28/681,674.18 = 267,611.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,966.28x = 681,674.18 × 267,611.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,966.28x = 182,424,041,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,424,041,055.97/493,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,304.64

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