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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,226.47, 904,991.94 and 283,319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,226.47, 904,991.94 and 283,319.28 is: 425,050.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,226.47 : 904,991.94 = 283,319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,226.47/904,991.94 = 283,319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,226.47x = 904,991.94 × 283,319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,226.47x = 256,401,664,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,401,664,846.60/603,226.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,050.42

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