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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,349.73, 902,023.98 and 246,364.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,349.73, 902,023.98 and 246,364.39 is: 369,546.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,349.73 : 902,023.98 = 246,364.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,349.73/902,023.98 = 246,364.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,349.73x = 902,023.98 × 246,364.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,349.73x = 222,226,587,598.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,226,587,598.07/601,349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,546.33

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