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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,046.56, 681,786.60 and 267,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,046.56, 681,786.60 and 267,692 is: 369,416.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,046.56 : 681,786.60 = 267,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,046.56/681,786.60 = 267,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,046.56x = 681,786.60 × 267,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,046.56x = 182,508,818,527.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,508,818,527.20/494,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,416.23

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