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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,512.32, 902,269.76 and 241,848.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,512.32, 902,269.76 and 241,848.96 is: 362,773.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,512.32 : 902,269.76 = 241,848.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,512.32/902,269.76 = 241,848.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,512.32x = 902,269.76 × 241,848.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,512.32x = 218,213,003,095.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,213,003,095.45/601,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,773.95

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