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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,859.20, 907,288.80 and 427,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,859.20, 907,288.80 and 427,712.20 is: 641,568.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,859.20 : 907,288.80 = 427,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,859.20/907,288.80 = 427,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,859.20x = 907,288.80 × 427,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,859.20x = 388,058,488,683.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,058,488,683.36/604,859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,568.30

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