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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,003.80, 604,505.70 and 284,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,003.80, 604,505.70 and 284,905.80 is: 427,358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,003.80 : 604,505.70 = 284,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,003.80/604,505.70 = 284,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,003.80x = 604,505.70 × 284,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,003.80x = 172,227,180,063.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,227,180,063.06/403,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,358.70

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