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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,312.88, 901,185.96 and 335,062.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,312.88, 901,185.96 and 335,062.64 is: 502,157.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,312.88 : 901,185.96 = 335,062.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,312.88/901,185.96 = 335,062.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,312.88x = 901,185.96 × 335,062.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,312.88x = 301,953,746,888.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,953,746,888.53/601,312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,157.46

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