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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,158.26, 903,238.97 and 203,079.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,158.26, 903,238.97 and 203,079.36 is: 304,619.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,158.26 : 903,238.97 = 203,079.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,158.26/903,238.97 = 203,079.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,158.26x = 903,238.97 × 203,079.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,158.26x = 183,429,194,326.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,429,194,326.41/602,158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,619.57

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