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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,252.84, 900,312.95 and 150,973.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,252.84, 900,312.95 and 150,973.89 is: 226,444.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,252.84 : 900,312.95 = 150,973.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,252.84/900,312.95 = 150,973.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,252.84x = 900,312.95 × 150,973.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,252.84x = 135,923,747,524.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,923,747,524.01/600,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,444.16

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