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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,847.70, 907,271.55 and 249,743.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,847.70, 907,271.55 and 249,743.70 is: 374,615.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,847.70 : 907,271.55 = 249,743.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,847.70/907,271.55 = 249,743.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,847.70x = 907,271.55 × 249,743.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,847.70x = 226,585,353,801.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,585,353,801.74/604,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,615.55

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