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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,674.70, 604,206.45 and 284,090.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,674.70, 604,206.45 and 284,090.70 is: 426,273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,674.70 : 604,206.45 = 284,090.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,674.70/604,206.45 = 284,090.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,674.70x = 604,206.45 × 284,090.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,674.70x = 171,649,433,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,649,433,325.02/402,674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,273.20

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