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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,281.56, 901,844.10 and 423,822.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,281.56, 901,844.10 and 423,822.36 is: 634,622.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,281.56 : 901,844.10 = 423,822.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,281.56/901,844.10 = 423,822.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,281.56x = 901,844.10 × 423,822.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,281.56x = 382,221,694,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,221,694,814.08/602,281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,622.94

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