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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,047.31, 855,603.61 and 378,389.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,047.31, 855,603.61 and 378,389.27 is: 522,139.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,047.31 : 855,603.61 = 378,389.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,047.31/855,603.61 = 378,389.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,047.31x = 855,603.61 × 378,389.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,047.31x = 323,751,226,590.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,751,226,590.30/620,047.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,139.56

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