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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,084.56, 901,958.88 and 334,995.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,084.56, 901,958.88 and 334,995.03 is: 502,677.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,084.56 : 901,958.88 = 334,995.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,084.56/901,958.88 = 334,995.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,084.56x = 901,958.88 × 334,995.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,084.56x = 302,151,742,064.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,151,742,064.37/601,084.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,677.60

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