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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,217.80, 908,482.80 and 380,831.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,217.80, 908,482.80 and 380,831.60 is: 571,660.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,217.80 : 908,482.80 = 380,831.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,217.80/908,482.80 = 380,831.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,217.80x = 908,482.80 × 380,831.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,217.80x = 345,978,958,296.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,978,958,296.48/605,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,660.25

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