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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,974.94, 903,112.77 and 424,827.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,974.94, 903,112.77 and 424,827.94 is: 637,348.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,974.94 : 903,112.77 = 424,827.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,974.94/903,112.77 = 424,827.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,974.94x = 903,112.77 × 424,827.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,974.94x = 383,667,535,110.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,667,535,110.97/601,974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,348.02

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