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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,974.10, 902,195.70 and 246,586.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,974.10, 902,195.70 and 246,586.60 is: 369,566.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,974.10 : 902,195.70 = 246,586.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,974.10/902,195.70 = 246,586.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,974.10x = 902,195.70 × 246,586.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,974.10x = 222,469,370,197.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,469,370,197.62/601,974.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,566.35

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