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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,122.40, 908,151.90 and 427,850.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,122.40, 908,151.90 and 427,850.20 is: 643,169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,122.40 : 908,151.90 = 427,850.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,122.40/908,151.90 = 427,850.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,122.40x = 908,151.90 × 427,850.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,122.40x = 388,552,972,045.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,552,972,045.38/604,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,169.28

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