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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,767.48, 908,072.60 and 226,585.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,767.48, 908,072.60 and 226,585.42 is: 339,661.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,767.48 : 908,072.60 = 226,585.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,767.48/908,072.60 = 226,585.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,767.48x = 908,072.60 × 226,585.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,767.48x = 205,756,011,461.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,756,011,461.49/605,767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,661.70

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