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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,537.26, 902,306.57 and 180,813.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,537.26, 902,306.57 and 180,813.14 is: 271,219.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,537.26 : 902,306.57 = 180,813.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,537.26/902,306.57 = 180,813.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,537.26x = 902,306.57 × 180,813.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,537.26x = 163,148,881,374.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,148,881,374.52/601,537.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,219.91

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