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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,571.09, 902,470.44 and 241,769.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,571.09, 902,470.44 and 241,769.90 is: 362,700.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,571.09 : 902,470.44 = 241,769.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,571.09/902,470.44 = 241,769.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,571.09x = 902,470.44 × 241,769.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,571.09x = 218,190,183,519.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,190,183,519.40/601,571.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,700.58

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