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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,307.88, 901,178.46 and 335,057.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,307.88, 901,178.46 and 335,057.64 is: 502,149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,307.88 : 901,178.46 = 335,057.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,307.88/901,178.46 = 335,057.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,307.88x = 901,178.46 × 335,057.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,307.88x = 301,946,728,026.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,946,728,026.43/601,307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,149.96

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