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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,377.62, 902,361.36 and 362,359.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,377.62, 902,361.36 and 362,359.14 is: 542,813.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,377.62 : 902,361.36 = 362,359.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,377.62/902,361.36 = 362,359.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,377.62x = 902,361.36 × 362,359.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,377.62x = 326,978,886,378.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,978,886,378.83/602,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,813.80

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