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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,253.84, 900,314.44 and 150,974.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,253.84, 900,314.44 and 150,974.89 is: 226,445.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,253.84 : 900,314.44 = 150,974.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,253.84/900,314.44 = 150,974.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,253.84x = 900,314.44 × 150,974.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,253.84x = 135,924,873,544.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,924,873,544.41/600,253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,445.65

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