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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,263.73, 900,397.14 and 245,277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,263.73, 900,397.14 and 245,277.78 is: 367,917.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,263.73 : 900,397.14 = 245,277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,263.73/900,397.14 = 245,277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,263.73x = 900,397.14 × 245,277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,263.73x = 220,847,411,617.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,847,411,617.55/600,263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,917.30

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