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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,258.58, 900,389.39 and 245,272.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,258.58, 900,389.39 and 245,272.59 is: 367,909.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,258.58 : 900,389.39 = 245,272.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,258.58/900,389.39 = 245,272.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,258.58x = 900,389.39 × 245,272.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,258.58x = 220,840,836,467.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,840,836,467.46/600,258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,909.51

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