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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,170.36, 903,167.60 and 175,591.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,170.36, 903,167.60 and 175,591.55 is: 263,361.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,170.36 : 903,167.60 = 175,591.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,170.36/903,167.60 = 175,591.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,170.36x = 903,167.60 × 175,591.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,170.36x = 158,588,598,793.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,588,598,793.78/602,170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,361.68

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