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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,297.39, 902,241.57 and 362,278.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,297.39, 902,241.57 and 362,278.73 is: 542,693.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,297.39 : 902,241.57 = 362,278.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,297.39/902,241.57 = 362,278.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,297.39x = 902,241.57 × 362,278.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,297.39x = 326,862,930,132.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,862,930,132.81/602,297.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,693.59

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