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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,115.69, 907,337.49 and 280,549.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,115.69, 907,337.49 and 280,549.08 is: 420,667.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,115.69 : 907,337.49 = 280,549.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,115.69/907,337.49 = 280,549.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,115.69x = 907,337.49 × 280,549.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,115.69x = 254,552,698,069.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,552,698,069.01/605,115.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,667.82

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