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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,031.78, 900,048.55 and 245,045.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,031.78, 900,048.55 and 245,045.82 is: 367,569.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,031.78 : 900,048.55 = 245,045.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,031.78/900,048.55 = 245,045.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,031.78x = 900,048.55 × 245,045.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,031.78x = 220,553,134,974.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,553,134,974.56/600,031.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,569.09

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