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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,285.66, 906,827.78 and 284,528.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,285.66, 906,827.78 and 284,528.98 is: 426,981.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,285.66 : 906,827.78 = 284,528.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,285.66/906,827.78 = 284,528.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,285.66x = 906,827.78 × 284,528.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,285.66x = 258,018,783,279.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,018,783,279.06/604,285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,981.48

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