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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,143.80, 907,715.70 and 250,849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,143.80, 907,715.70 and 250,849.80 is: 376,274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,143.80 : 907,715.70 = 250,849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,143.80/907,715.70 = 250,849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,143.80x = 907,715.70 × 250,849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,143.80x = 227,700,301,801.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,700,301,801.86/605,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,274.70

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