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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,429.40, 910,112.40 and 429,157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,429.40, 910,112.40 and 429,157.20 is: 645,131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,429.40 : 910,112.40 = 429,157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,429.40/910,112.40 = 429,157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,429.40x = 910,112.40 × 429,157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,429.40x = 390,581,289,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,581,289,269.28/605,429.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,131.02

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