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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,812.78, 901,104.44 and 180,088.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,812.78, 901,104.44 and 180,088.66 is: 270,098.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,812.78 : 901,104.44 = 180,088.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,812.78/901,104.44 = 180,088.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,812.78x = 901,104.44 × 180,088.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,812.78x = 162,278,687,966.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,278,687,966.45/600,812.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,098.59

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