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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,729.80, 908,594.70 and 487,631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,729.80, 908,594.70 and 487,631.80 is: 731,447.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,729.80 : 908,594.70 = 487,631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,729.80/908,594.70 = 487,631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,729.80x = 908,594.70 × 487,631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,729.80x = 443,059,669,031.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,059,669,031.46/605,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,447.70

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