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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,835.20, 907,252.80 and 427,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,835.20, 907,252.80 and 427,688.20 is: 641,532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,835.20 : 907,252.80 = 427,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,835.20/907,252.80 = 427,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,835.20x = 907,252.80 × 427,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,835.20x = 388,021,316,976.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,021,316,976.96/604,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,532.30

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