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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,526.76, 900,800.58 and 221,252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,526.76, 900,800.58 and 221,252.27 is: 331,882.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,526.76 : 900,800.58 = 221,252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,526.76/900,800.58 = 221,252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,526.76x = 900,800.58 × 221,252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,526.76x = 199,304,172,016.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,304,172,016.32/600,526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,882.25

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