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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,815.16, 901,108 and 180,091.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,815.16, 901,108 and 180,091.03 is: 270,102.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,815.16 : 901,108 = 180,091.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,815.16/901,108 = 180,091.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,815.16x = 901,108 × 180,091.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,815.16x = 162,281,467,861.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,281,467,861.24/600,815.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,102.15

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