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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,660.08, 902,293.24 and 281,712.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,660.08, 902,293.24 and 281,712.92 is: 422,477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,660.08 : 902,293.24 = 281,712.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,660.08/902,293.24 = 281,712.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,660.08x = 902,293.24 × 281,712.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,660.08x = 254,187,663,336.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,187,663,336.66/601,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,477.20

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