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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,628.70, 604,015.95 and 202,445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,628.70, 604,015.95 and 202,445.30 is: 303,704.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,628.70 : 604,015.95 = 202,445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,628.70/604,015.95 = 202,445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,628.70x = 604,015.95 × 202,445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,628.70x = 122,280,190,202.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,280,190,202.54/402,628.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,704.60

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