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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,190.58, 899,286.33 and 422,323.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,190.58, 899,286.33 and 422,323.91 is: 632,782.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,190.58 : 899,286.33 = 422,323.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,190.58/899,286.33 = 422,323.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,190.58x = 899,286.33 × 422,323.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,190.58x = 379,790,121,343.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,790,121,343.37/600,190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,782.54

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