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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,170.79, 903,256.58 and 152,925.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,170.79, 903,256.58 and 152,925.35 is: 229,388.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,170.79 : 903,256.58 = 152,925.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,170.79/903,256.58 = 152,925.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,170.79x = 903,256.58 × 152,925.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,170.79x = 138,130,827,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,130,827,871.68/602,170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,388.12

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