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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,429.70, 906,644.55 and 249,325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,429.70, 906,644.55 and 249,325.70 is: 373,988.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,429.70 : 906,644.55 = 249,325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,429.70/906,644.55 = 249,325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,429.70x = 906,644.55 × 249,325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,429.70x = 226,049,787,079.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,049,787,079.94/604,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,988.55

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