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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,027.93, 900,042.78 and 245,041.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,027.93, 900,042.78 and 245,041.96 is: 367,563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,027.93 : 900,042.78 = 245,041.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,027.93/900,042.78 = 245,041.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,027.93x = 900,042.78 × 245,041.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,027.93x = 220,548,246,895.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,548,246,895.05/600,027.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,563.30

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