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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,536.32, 908,325.36 and 320,841.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,536.32, 908,325.36 and 320,841.84 is: 481,273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,536.32 : 908,325.36 = 320,841.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,536.32/908,325.36 = 320,841.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,536.32x = 908,325.36 × 320,841.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,536.32x = 291,428,779,821.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,428,779,821.06/605,536.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,273.82

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