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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,047.76, 681,786.40 and 267,693.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,047.76, 681,786.40 and 267,693.26 is: 369,416.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,047.76 : 681,786.40 = 267,693.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,047.76/681,786.40 = 267,693.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,047.76x = 681,786.40 × 267,693.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,047.76x = 182,509,624,039.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,509,624,039.66/494,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,416.96

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