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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,254.86, 900,383.82 and 245,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,254.86, 900,383.82 and 245,268.88 is: 367,903.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,254.86 : 900,383.82 = 245,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,254.86/900,383.82 = 245,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,254.86x = 900,383.82 × 245,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,254.86x = 220,836,127,212.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,836,127,212.78/600,254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,903.94

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