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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,754.76, 900,989.78 and 221,469.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,754.76, 900,989.78 and 221,469.42 is: 332,151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,754.76 : 900,989.78 = 221,469.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,754.76/900,989.78 = 221,469.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,754.76x = 900,989.78 × 221,469.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,754.76x = 199,541,682,895.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,541,682,895.18/600,754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,151.65

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