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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,309.22, 682,151.13 and 267,954.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,309.22, 682,151.13 and 267,954.66 is: 369,779.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,309.22 : 682,151.13 = 267,954.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,309.22/682,151.13 = 267,954.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,309.22x = 682,151.13 × 267,954.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,309.22x = 182,785,574,107.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,785,574,107.77/494,309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,779.82

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