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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,998.21, 903,046.46 and 302,324.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,998.21, 903,046.46 and 302,324.67 is: 453,511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,998.21 : 903,046.46 = 302,324.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,998.21/903,046.46 = 302,324.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,998.21x = 903,046.46 × 302,324.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,998.21x = 273,013,221,502.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,013,221,502.55/601,998.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,511.68

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