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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,753.16, 901,217.22 and 180,061.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,753.16, 901,217.22 and 180,061.84 is: 270,118.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,753.16 : 901,217.22 = 180,061.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,753.16/901,217.22 = 180,061.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,753.16x = 901,217.22 × 180,061.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,753.16x = 162,274,830,872.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,274,830,872.89/600,753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,118.98

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