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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,028.78, 900,044.05 and 245,042.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,028.78, 900,044.05 and 245,042.82 is: 367,564.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,028.78 : 900,044.05 = 245,042.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,028.78/900,044.05 = 245,042.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,028.78x = 900,044.05 × 245,042.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,028.78x = 220,549,332,136.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,549,332,136.22/600,028.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,564.59

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