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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,283.93, 902,221.38 and 362,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,283.93, 902,221.38 and 362,265.30 is: 542,673.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,283.93 : 902,221.38 = 362,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,283.93/902,221.38 = 362,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,283.93x = 902,221.38 × 362,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,283.93x = 326,843,496,636.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,843,496,636.56/602,283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,673.45

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