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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,960.70, 908,163.45 and 465,020.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,960.70, 908,163.45 and 465,020.70 is: 696,934.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,960.70 : 908,163.45 = 465,020.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,960.70/908,163.45 = 465,020.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,960.70x = 908,163.45 × 465,020.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,960.70x = 422,314,803,233.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,314,803,233.42/605,960.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,934.31

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