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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,807.78, 901,359.09 and 180,083.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,807.78, 901,359.09 and 180,083.25 is: 270,169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,807.78 : 901,359.09 = 180,083.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,807.78/901,359.09 = 180,083.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,807.78x = 901,359.09 × 180,083.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,807.78x = 162,319,674,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,319,674,344.24/600,807.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,169.06

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