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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,049.54, 900,005.02 and 150,736.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,049.54, 900,005.02 and 150,736.24 is: 226,086.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,049.54 : 900,005.02 = 150,736.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,049.54/900,005.02 = 150,736.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,049.54x = 900,005.02 × 150,736.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,049.54x = 135,663,374,291.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,663,374,291.98/600,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,086.96

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