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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,908.60, 926,862.90 and 302,980.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,908.60, 926,862.90 and 302,980.60 is: 454,470.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,908.60 : 926,862.90 = 302,980.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,908.60/926,862.90 = 302,980.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,908.60x = 926,862.90 × 302,980.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,908.60x = 280,821,477,559.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,821,477,559.74/617,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,470.90

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