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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,990.08, 901,337.52 and 201,621.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,990.08, 901,337.52 and 201,621.92 is: 302,383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,990.08 : 901,337.52 = 201,621.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,990.08/901,337.52 = 201,621.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,990.08x = 901,337.52 × 201,621.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,990.08x = 181,729,401,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,729,401,350.44/600,990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,383.36

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