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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,276.59, 901,997.70 and 202,031.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,276.59, 901,997.70 and 202,031.43 is: 303,074.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,276.59 : 901,997.70 = 202,031.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,276.59/901,997.70 = 202,031.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,276.59x = 901,997.70 × 202,031.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,276.59x = 182,231,885,187.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,231,885,187.71/601,276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,074.97

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