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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,097.15, 900,235.24 and 220,988.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,097.15, 900,235.24 and 220,988.74 is: 331,516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,097.15 : 900,235.24 = 220,988.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,097.15/900,235.24 = 220,988.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,097.15x = 900,235.24 × 220,988.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,097.15x = 198,941,851,391.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,941,851,391.20/600,097.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,516.07

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