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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,988.76, 908,044.25 and 305,679.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,988.76, 908,044.25 and 305,679.53 is: 458,802.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,988.76 : 908,044.25 = 305,679.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,988.76/908,044.25 = 305,679.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,988.76x = 908,044.25 × 305,679.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,988.76x = 277,570,540,300.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,570,540,300.92/604,988.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,802.80

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