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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,241.74, 900,030.23 and 245,504.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,241.74, 900,030.23 and 245,504.87 is: 368,121.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,241.74 : 900,030.23 = 245,504.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,241.74/900,030.23 = 245,504.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,241.74x = 900,030.23 × 245,504.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,241.74x = 220,961,809,623.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,961,809,623.94/600,241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,121.37

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