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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,035.13, 901,580.39 and 334,594.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,035.13, 901,580.39 and 334,594.97 is: 501,907.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,035.13 : 901,580.39 = 334,594.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,035.13/901,580.39 = 334,594.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,035.13x = 901,580.39 × 334,594.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,035.13x = 301,664,263,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,664,263,544.64/601,035.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,907.87

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