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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,171.54, 903,257.70 and 152,926.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,171.54, 903,257.70 and 152,926.10 is: 229,389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,171.54 : 903,257.70 = 152,926.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,171.54/903,257.70 = 152,926.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,171.54x = 903,257.70 × 152,926.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,171.54x = 138,131,677,355.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,131,677,355.97/602,171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,389.25

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