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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,747.65, 901,475.95 and 221,936.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,747.65, 901,475.95 and 221,936.48 is: 333,035.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,747.65 : 901,475.95 = 221,936.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,747.65/901,475.95 = 221,936.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,747.65x = 901,475.95 × 221,936.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,747.65x = 200,070,399,147.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,070,399,147.66/600,747.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,035.68

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