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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,337.93, 902,172.98 and 535,239.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,337.93, 902,172.98 and 535,239.95 is: 803,007.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,337.93 : 902,172.98 = 535,239.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,337.93/902,172.98 = 535,239.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,337.93x = 902,172.98 × 535,239.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,337.93x = 482,879,013,519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,879,013,519.49/601,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,007.75

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