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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,275.09, 901,995.45 and 202,029.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,275.09, 901,995.45 and 202,029.93 is: 303,072.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,275.09 : 901,995.45 = 202,029.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,275.09/901,995.45 = 202,029.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,275.09x = 901,995.45 × 202,029.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,275.09x = 182,230,077,623.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,230,077,623.82/601,275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,072.72

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