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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,270.91, 900,407.88 and 245,284.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,270.91, 900,407.88 and 245,284.87 is: 367,927.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,270.91 : 900,407.88 = 245,284.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,270.91/900,407.88 = 245,284.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,270.91x = 900,407.88 × 245,284.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,270.91x = 220,856,429,792.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,856,429,792.78/600,270.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,927.92

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