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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,272.20, 903,278.70 and 265,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,272.20, 903,278.70 and 265,312.20 is: 397,911.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,272.20 : 903,278.70 = 265,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,272.20/903,278.70 = 265,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,272.20x = 903,278.70 × 265,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,272.20x = 239,650,859,110.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,650,859,110.14/602,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,911.21

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