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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,731.59, 900,982.54 and 180,007.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,731.59, 900,982.54 and 180,007.46 is: 269,976.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,731.59 : 900,982.54 = 180,007.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,731.59/900,982.54 = 180,007.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,731.59x = 900,982.54 × 180,007.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,731.59x = 162,183,582,696.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,183,582,696.56/600,731.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,976.78

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