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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,268.91, 900,404.88 and 245,282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,268.91, 900,404.88 and 245,282.87 is: 367,924.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,268.91 : 900,404.88 = 245,282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,268.91/900,404.88 = 245,282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,268.91x = 900,404.88 × 245,282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,268.91x = 220,853,888,626.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,853,888,626.38/600,268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,924.92

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