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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,932.48, 907,187.27 and 178,355.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,932.48, 907,187.27 and 178,355.09 is: 267,470.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,932.48 : 907,187.27 = 178,355.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,932.48/907,187.27 = 178,355.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,932.48x = 907,187.27 × 178,355.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,932.48x = 161,801,466,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,801,466,514.06/604,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,470.29

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