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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,005.80, 900,008.70 and 200,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,005.80, 900,008.70 and 200,708.20 is: 301,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,005.80 : 900,008.70 = 200,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,005.80/900,008.70 = 200,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,005.80x = 900,008.70 × 200,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,005.80x = 180,639,126,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,639,126,161.34/600,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,062.30

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