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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,024.16, 683,134 and 268,669.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,024.16, 683,134 and 268,669.66 is: 370,764.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,024.16 : 683,134 = 268,669.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,024.16/683,134 = 268,669.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,024.16x = 683,134 × 268,669.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,024.16x = 183,537,379,514.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,537,379,514.44/495,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,764.49

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