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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,297.76, 902,242.09 and 362,279.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,297.76, 902,242.09 and 362,279.13 is: 542,694.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,297.76 : 902,242.09 = 362,279.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,297.76/902,242.09 = 362,279.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,297.76x = 902,242.09 × 362,279.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,297.76x = 326,863,479,414.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,863,479,414.58/602,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,694.16

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