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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,170.29, 903,256.98 and 203,091.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,170.29, 903,256.98 and 203,091.39 is: 304,637.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,170.29 : 903,256.98 = 203,091.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,170.29/903,256.98 = 203,091.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,170.29x = 903,256.98 × 203,091.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,170.29x = 183,443,715,595.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,443,715,595.40/602,170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,637.61

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