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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,425.80, 908,138.70 and 251,131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,425.80, 908,138.70 and 251,131.80 is: 376,697.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,425.80 : 908,138.70 = 251,131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,425.80/908,138.70 = 251,131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,425.80x = 908,138.70 × 251,131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,425.80x = 228,062,506,380.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,062,506,380.66/605,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,697.70

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