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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,997.20, 908,370.60 and 456,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,997.20, 908,370.60 and 456,281.20 is: 685,081.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,997.20 : 908,370.60 = 456,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,997.20/908,370.60 = 456,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,997.20x = 908,370.60 × 456,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,997.20x = 414,472,427,412.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,472,427,412.72/604,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,081.56

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