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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,834.20, 907,251.30 and 427,687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,834.20, 907,251.30 and 427,687.20 is: 641,530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,834.20 : 907,251.30 = 427,687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,834.20/907,251.30 = 427,687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,834.20x = 907,251.30 × 427,687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,834.20x = 388,019,768,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,019,768,193.36/604,834.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,530.80

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