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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,756.86, 906,502.40 and 225,525.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,756.86, 906,502.40 and 225,525.03 is: 338,051.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,756.86 : 906,502.40 = 225,525.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,756.86/906,502.40 = 225,525.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,756.86x = 906,502.40 × 225,525.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,756.86x = 204,438,979,827.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,438,979,827.45/604,756.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,051.53

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