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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,281.72, 682,090.48 and 267,922.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,281.72, 682,090.48 and 267,922.36 is: 369,722.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,281.72 : 682,090.48 = 267,922.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,281.72/682,090.48 = 267,922.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,281.72x = 682,090.48 × 267,922.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,281.72x = 182,747,291,135.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,747,291,135.13/494,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,722.94

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