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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,976.97, 681,688.89 and 267,622.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,976.97, 681,688.89 and 267,622.47 is: 369,319.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,976.97 : 681,688.89 = 267,622.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,976.97/681,688.89 = 267,622.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,976.97x = 681,688.89 × 267,622.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,976.97x = 182,435,264,513.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,435,264,513.36/493,976.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,319.37

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