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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,256.52, 901,882.96 and 246,270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,256.52, 901,882.96 and 246,270.58 is: 369,405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,256.52 : 901,882.96 = 246,270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,256.52/901,882.96 = 246,270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,256.52x = 901,882.96 × 246,270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,256.52x = 222,107,236,780.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,107,236,780.93/601,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,405.12

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