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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,388.91, 900,730.99 and 240,583.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,388.91, 900,730.99 and 240,583.67 is: 360,934.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,388.91 : 900,730.99 = 240,583.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,388.91/900,730.99 = 240,583.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,388.91x = 900,730.99 × 240,583.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,388.91x = 216,701,165,078.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,701,165,078.47/600,388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,934.66

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