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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,268.56, 682,089.96 and 267,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,268.56, 682,089.96 and 267,914 is: 369,720.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,268.56 : 682,089.96 = 267,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,268.56/682,089.96 = 267,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,268.56x = 682,089.96 × 267,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,268.56x = 182,741,449,543.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,741,449,543.44/494,268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,720.97

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