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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,063.56, 681,810.10 and 267,709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,063.56, 681,810.10 and 267,709 is: 369,439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,063.56 : 681,810.10 = 267,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,063.56/681,810.10 = 267,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,063.56x = 681,810.10 × 267,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,063.56x = 182,526,700,060.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,526,700,060.90/494,063.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,439.71

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