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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,815.53, 901,370.72 and 180,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,815.53, 901,370.72 and 180,091 is: 270,180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,815.53 : 901,370.72 = 180,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,815.53/901,370.72 = 180,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,815.53x = 901,370.72 × 180,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,815.53x = 162,328,754,335.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,328,754,335.52/600,815.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,180.69

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