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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,984.91, 903,127.69 and 424,837.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,984.91, 903,127.69 and 424,837.91 is: 637,362.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,984.91 : 903,127.69 = 424,837.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,984.91/903,127.69 = 424,837.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,984.91x = 903,127.69 × 424,837.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,984.91x = 383,682,880,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,682,880,282.73/601,984.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,362.95

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