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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,248.16, 899,541.18 and 300,347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,248.16, 899,541.18 and 300,347.28 is: 450,105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,248.16 : 899,541.18 = 300,347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,248.16/899,541.18 = 300,347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,248.16x = 899,541.18 × 300,347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,248.16x = 270,174,746,660.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,174,746,660.99/600,248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,105.08

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