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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,635.96, 901,033.22 and 221,822.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,635.96, 901,033.22 and 221,822.96 is: 332,763.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,635.96 : 901,033.22 = 221,822.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,635.96/901,033.22 = 221,822.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,635.96x = 901,033.22 × 221,822.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,635.96x = 199,869,850,720.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,869,850,720.37/600,635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,763.71

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