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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,966.97, 681,675.12 and 267,612.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,966.97, 681,675.12 and 267,612.47 is: 369,305.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,966.97 : 681,675.12 = 267,612.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,966.97/681,675.12 = 267,612.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,966.97x = 681,675.12 × 267,612.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,966.97x = 182,424,762,600.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,424,762,600.75/493,966.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,305.59

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