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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,813.97, 901,368.38 and 180,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,813.97, 901,368.38 and 180,089.44 is: 270,178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,813.97 : 901,368.38 = 180,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,813.97/901,368.38 = 180,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,813.97x = 901,368.38 × 180,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,813.97x = 162,326,923,634.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,326,923,634.04/600,813.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,178.35

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