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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,975.64, 901,760.36 and 361,958.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,975.64, 901,760.36 and 361,958.12 is: 542,213.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,975.64 : 901,760.36 = 361,958.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,975.64/901,760.36 = 361,958.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,975.64x = 901,760.36 × 361,958.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,975.64x = 326,399,480,087.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,399,480,087.32/601,975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,213.77

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