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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,366.72, 902,049.48 and 246,381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,366.72, 902,049.48 and 246,381.40 is: 369,571.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,366.72 : 902,049.48 = 246,381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,366.72/902,049.48 = 246,381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,366.72x = 902,049.48 × 246,381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,366.72x = 222,248,213,751.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,248,213,751.67/601,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,571.85

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