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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,991.20, 907,486.80 and 268,193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,991.20, 907,486.80 and 268,193.20 is: 402,289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,991.20 : 907,486.80 = 268,193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,991.20/907,486.80 = 268,193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,991.20x = 907,486.80 × 268,193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,991.20x = 243,381,788,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,381,788,849.76/604,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,289.80

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