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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,571.36, 902,362.16 and 481,330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,571.36, 902,362.16 and 481,330.36 is: 721,999.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,571.36 : 902,362.16 = 481,330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,571.36/902,362.16 = 481,330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,571.36x = 902,362.16 × 481,330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,571.36x = 434,334,303,323.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,334,303,323.18/601,571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,999.64

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