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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,978.61, 902,175.73 and 335,864.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,978.61, 902,175.73 and 335,864.45 is: 503,354.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,978.61 : 902,175.73 = 335,864.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,978.61/902,175.73 = 335,864.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,978.61x = 902,175.73 × 335,864.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,978.61x = 303,008,755,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,008,755,359.80/601,978.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,354.69

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