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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,069.34, 901,396.47 and 174,489.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,069.34, 901,396.47 and 174,489.53 is: 261,674.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,069.34 : 901,396.47 = 174,489.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,069.34/901,396.47 = 174,489.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,069.34x = 901,396.47 × 174,489.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,069.34x = 157,284,246,393.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,284,246,393.96/601,069.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,674.05

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