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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,086.86, 900,327.39 and 245,399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,086.86, 900,327.39 and 245,399.20 is: 368,179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,086.86 : 900,327.39 = 245,399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,086.86/900,327.39 = 245,399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,086.86x = 900,327.39 × 245,399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,086.86x = 220,939,621,244.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,939,621,244.09/600,086.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,179.40

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