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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,275.96, 900,413.94 and 226,211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,275.96, 900,413.94 and 226,211.48 is: 339,317.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,275.96 : 900,413.94 = 226,211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,275.96/900,413.94 = 226,211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,275.96x = 900,413.94 × 226,211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,275.96x = 203,683,969,980.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,683,969,980.03/600,275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,317.22

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