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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,174.54, 903,262.20 and 152,929.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,174.54, 903,262.20 and 152,929.10 is: 229,393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,174.54 : 903,262.20 = 152,929.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,174.54/903,262.20 = 152,929.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,174.54x = 903,262.20 × 152,929.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,174.54x = 138,135,075,310.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,135,075,310.02/602,174.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,393.75

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