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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,170.29, 903,255.83 and 152,924.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,170.29, 903,255.83 and 152,924.85 is: 229,387.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,170.29 : 903,255.83 = 152,924.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,170.29/903,255.83 = 152,924.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,170.29x = 903,255.83 × 152,924.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,170.29x = 138,130,261,549.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,130,261,549.75/602,170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,387.37

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