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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,154.21, 1,499,107.66 and 600,073.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,154.21, 1,499,107.66 and 600,073.22 is: 900,335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,154.21 : 1,499,107.66 = 600,073.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,154.21/1,499,107.66 = 600,073.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,154.21x = 1,499,107.66 × 600,073.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,154.21x = 899,574,351,667.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,574,351,667.14/999,154.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,335.85

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