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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,841.92, 906,226.08 and 427,030.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,841.92, 906,226.08 and 427,030.72 is: 639,814.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,841.92 : 906,226.08 = 427,030.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,841.92/906,226.08 = 427,030.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,841.92x = 906,226.08 × 427,030.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,841.92x = 386,986,375,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,986,375,425.18/604,841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,814.08

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