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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,273.88, 682,098.84 and 267,919.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,273.88, 682,098.84 and 267,919.92 is: 369,729.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,273.88 : 682,098.84 = 267,919.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,273.88/682,098.84 = 267,919.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,273.88x = 682,098.84 × 267,919.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,273.88x = 182,747,866,644.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,747,866,644.89/494,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,729.97

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