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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,296.76, 902,240.60 and 362,278.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,296.76, 902,240.60 and 362,278.13 is: 542,692.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,296.76 : 902,240.60 = 362,278.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,296.76/902,240.60 = 362,278.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,296.76x = 902,240.60 × 362,278.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,296.76x = 326,862,031,055.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,862,031,055.48/602,296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,692.66

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