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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,904.70, 902,419.65 and 246,735.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,904.70, 902,419.65 and 246,735.90 is: 369,924.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,904.70 : 902,419.65 = 246,735.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,904.70/902,419.65 = 246,735.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,904.70x = 902,419.65 × 246,735.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,904.70x = 222,659,324,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,659,324,520.44/601,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,924.55

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