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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,031.40, 911,097.90 and 307,720.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,031.40, 911,097.90 and 307,720.20 is: 461,859.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,031.40 : 911,097.90 = 307,720.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,031.40/911,097.90 = 307,720.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,031.40x = 911,097.90 × 307,720.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,031.40x = 280,363,228,007.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,363,228,007.58/607,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,859.52

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