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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,729.20, 908,464.20 and 268,769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,729.20, 908,464.20 and 268,769.20 is: 403,096.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,729.20 : 908,464.20 = 268,769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,729.20/908,464.20 = 268,769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,729.20x = 908,464.20 × 268,769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,729.20x = 244,167,196,262.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,167,196,262.64/605,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,096.29

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