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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,465.22, 902,070.47 and 358,413.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,465.22, 902,070.47 and 358,413.87 is: 537,544.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,465.22 : 902,070.47 = 358,413.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,465.22/902,070.47 = 358,413.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,465.22x = 902,070.47 × 358,413.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,465.22x = 323,314,566,373.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,314,566,373.35/601,465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,544.91

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