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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,351.73, 902,026.98 and 246,366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,351.73, 902,026.98 and 246,366.39 is: 369,549.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,351.73 : 902,026.98 = 246,366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,351.73/902,026.98 = 246,366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,351.73x = 902,026.98 × 246,366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,351.73x = 222,229,130,745.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,229,130,745.20/601,351.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,549.33

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