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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,479.65, 900,577.98 and 221,194.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,479.65, 900,577.98 and 221,194.42 is: 331,739.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,479.65 : 900,577.98 = 221,194.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,479.65/900,577.98 = 221,194.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,479.65x = 900,577.98 × 221,194.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,479.65x = 199,202,823,950.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,202,823,950.87/600,479.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,739.51

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