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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,367.72, 902,050.98 and 246,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,367.72, 902,050.98 and 246,382.40 is: 369,573.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,367.72 : 902,050.98 = 246,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,367.72/902,050.98 = 246,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,367.72x = 902,050.98 × 246,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,367.72x = 222,249,485,374.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,249,485,374.75/601,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,573.35

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