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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,771.93, 901,489.58 and 246,034.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,771.93, 901,489.58 and 246,034.45 is: 369,187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,771.93 : 901,489.58 = 246,034.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,771.93/901,489.58 = 246,034.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,771.93x = 901,489.58 × 246,034.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,771.93x = 221,797,492,996.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,797,492,996.03/600,771.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,187.51

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