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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,034.78, 900,053.05 and 245,048.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,034.78, 900,053.05 and 245,048.82 is: 367,573.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,034.78 : 900,053.05 = 245,048.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,034.78/900,053.05 = 245,048.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,034.78x = 900,053.05 × 245,048.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,034.78x = 220,556,937,839.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,556,937,839.90/600,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,573.59

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