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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,298.76, 902,243.59 and 362,280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,298.76, 902,243.59 and 362,280.13 is: 542,695.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,298.76 : 902,243.59 = 362,280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,298.76/902,243.59 = 362,280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,298.76x = 902,243.59 × 362,280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,298.76x = 326,864,925,076.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,864,925,076.87/602,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,695.66

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