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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,358, 903,352.68 and 202,891.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,358, 903,352.68 and 202,891.68 is: 304,275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,358 : 903,352.68 = 202,891.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,358/903,352.68 = 202,891.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,358x = 903,352.68 × 202,891.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,358x = 183,282,742,877.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,282,742,877.70/602,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,275.44

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