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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,035.63, 901,581.14 and 334,595.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,035.63, 901,581.14 and 334,595.47 is: 501,908.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,035.63 : 901,581.14 = 334,595.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,035.63/901,581.14 = 334,595.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,035.63x = 901,581.14 × 334,595.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,035.63x = 301,664,965,281.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,664,965,281.44/601,035.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,908.62

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