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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,529.80, 911,294.70 and 253,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,529.80, 911,294.70 and 253,235.80 is: 379,853.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,529.80 : 911,294.70 = 253,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,529.80/911,294.70 = 253,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,529.80x = 911,294.70 × 253,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,529.80x = 230,772,442,390.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,772,442,390.26/607,529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,853.70

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