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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,851.92, 901,278.06 and 180,127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,851.92, 901,278.06 and 180,127.84 is: 270,191.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,851.92 : 901,278.06 = 180,127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,851.92/901,278.06 = 180,127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,851.92x = 901,278.06 × 180,127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,851.92x = 162,345,270,187.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,345,270,187.19/600,851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,191.81

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