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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,155.22, 901,871.07 and 180,439.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,155.22, 901,871.07 and 180,439.06 is: 270,700.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,155.22 : 901,871.07 = 180,439.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,155.22/901,871.07 = 180,439.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,155.22x = 901,871.07 × 180,439.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,155.22x = 162,732,768,111.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,732,768,111.99/601,155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,700.08

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