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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,046.40, 907,569.60 and 405,980.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,046.40, 907,569.60 and 405,980.80 is: 608,971.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,046.40 : 907,569.60 = 405,980.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,046.40/907,569.60 = 405,980.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,046.40x = 907,569.60 × 405,980.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,046.40x = 368,455,832,263.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,455,832,263.68/605,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,971.20

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