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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,498.27, 900,748.02 and 245,512.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,498.27, 900,748.02 and 245,512.31 is: 368,268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,498.27 : 900,748.02 = 245,512.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,498.27/900,748.02 = 245,512.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,498.27x = 900,748.02 × 245,512.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,498.27x = 221,144,722,614.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,144,722,614.39/600,498.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,268.71

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