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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,859.40, 620,688.90 and 329,682.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,859.40, 620,688.90 and 329,682.12 is: 495,640.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,859.40 : 620,688.90 = 329,682.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,859.40/620,688.90 = 329,682.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,859.40x = 620,688.90 × 329,682.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,859.40x = 204,630,032,412.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,630,032,412.47/412,859.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,640.97

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