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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,253.59, 900,314.07 and 150,974.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,253.59, 900,314.07 and 150,974.64 is: 226,445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,253.59 : 900,314.07 = 150,974.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,253.59/900,314.07 = 150,974.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,253.59x = 900,314.07 × 150,974.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,253.59x = 135,924,592,605.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,924,592,605.19/600,253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,445.28

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