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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,279.96, 900,419.94 and 226,215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,279.96, 900,419.94 and 226,215.48 is: 339,323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,279.96 : 900,419.94 = 226,215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,279.96/900,419.94 = 226,215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,279.96x = 900,419.94 × 226,215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,279.96x = 203,688,928,928.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,688,928,928.67/600,279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,323.22

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