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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,357.60, 901,771.80 and 180,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,357.60, 901,771.80 and 180,535.60 is: 270,723.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,357.60 : 901,771.80 = 180,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,357.60/901,771.80 = 180,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,357.60x = 901,771.80 × 180,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,357.60x = 162,801,912,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,801,912,976.08/601,357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,723.96

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