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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,981.87, 905,192.70 and 360,920.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,981.87, 905,192.70 and 360,920.37 is: 540,020.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,981.87 : 905,192.70 = 360,920.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,981.87/905,192.70 = 360,920.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,981.87x = 905,192.70 × 360,920.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,981.87x = 326,702,484,205.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,702,484,205.30/604,981.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,020.29

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