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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,268.16, 900,403.76 and 245,282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,268.16, 900,403.76 and 245,282.12 is: 367,923.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,268.16 : 900,403.76 = 245,282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,268.16/900,403.76 = 245,282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,268.16x = 900,403.76 × 245,282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,268.16x = 220,852,937,380.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,852,937,380.34/600,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,923.79

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