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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,945.23, 907,105.20 and 178,426.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,945.23, 907,105.20 and 178,426.77 is: 267,547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,945.23 : 907,105.20 = 178,426.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,945.23/907,105.20 = 178,426.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,945.23x = 907,105.20 × 178,426.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,945.23x = 161,851,855,974.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,851,855,974.64/604,945.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,547.95

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