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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,272.76, 900,076.72 and 245,535.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,272.76, 900,076.72 and 245,535.88 is: 368,167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,272.76 : 900,076.72 = 245,535.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,272.76/900,076.72 = 245,535.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,272.76x = 900,076.72 × 245,535.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,272.76x = 221,001,129,512.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,001,129,512.71/600,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,167.85

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