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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,245.16, 899,536.68 and 300,344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,245.16, 899,536.68 and 300,344.28 is: 450,100.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,245.16 : 899,536.68 = 300,344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,245.16/899,536.68 = 300,344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,245.16x = 899,536.68 × 300,344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,245.16x = 270,170,696,488.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,170,696,488.19/600,245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,100.58

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