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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,859.70, 907,289.55 and 289,931.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,859.70, 907,289.55 and 289,931.70 is: 434,897.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,859.70 : 907,289.55 = 289,931.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,859.70/907,289.55 = 289,931.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,859.70x = 907,289.55 × 289,931.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,859.70x = 263,052,001,623.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,052,001,623.74/604,859.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,897.55

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