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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,364.72, 902,046.48 and 246,379.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,364.72, 902,046.48 and 246,379.40 is: 369,568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,364.72 : 902,046.48 = 246,379.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,364.72/902,046.48 = 246,379.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,364.72x = 902,046.48 × 246,379.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,364.72x = 222,245,670,514.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,245,670,514.51/601,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,568.85

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