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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,265.91, 900,400.39 and 245,279.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,265.91, 900,400.39 and 245,279.93 is: 367,920.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,265.91 : 900,400.39 = 245,279.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,265.91/900,400.39 = 245,279.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,265.91x = 900,400.39 × 245,279.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,265.91x = 220,850,139,515.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,850,139,515.97/600,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,920.51

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