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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,978.22, 908,028.10 and 305,669.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,978.22, 908,028.10 and 305,669.16 is: 458,787.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,978.22 : 908,028.10 = 305,669.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,978.22/908,028.10 = 305,669.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,978.22x = 908,028.10 × 305,669.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,978.22x = 277,556,185,246.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,556,185,246.09/604,978.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,787.07

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