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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,999.24, 903,149.13 and 424,852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,999.24, 903,149.13 and 424,852.24 is: 637,384.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,999.24 : 903,149.13 = 424,852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,999.24/903,149.13 = 424,852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,999.24x = 903,149.13 × 424,852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,999.24x = 383,704,930,934.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,704,930,934.55/601,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,384.41

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