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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,034.63, 901,579.64 and 334,594.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,034.63, 901,579.64 and 334,594.47 is: 501,907.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,034.63 : 901,579.64 = 334,594.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,034.63/901,579.64 = 334,594.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,034.63x = 901,579.64 × 334,594.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,034.63x = 301,663,561,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,663,561,921.90/601,034.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,907.12

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