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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,855.37, 902,901.26 and 222,779.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,855.37, 902,901.26 and 222,779.24 is: 334,212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,855.37 : 902,901.26 = 222,779.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,855.37/902,901.26 = 222,779.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,855.37x = 902,901.26 × 222,779.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,855.37x = 201,147,655,926.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,147,655,926.16/601,855.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,212.61

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