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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,267.76, 855,917.28 and 375,344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,267.76, 855,917.28 and 375,344.28 is: 517,943.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,267.76 : 855,917.28 = 375,344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,267.76/855,917.28 = 375,344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,267.76x = 855,917.28 × 375,344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,267.76x = 321,263,655,201.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,263,655,201.16/620,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,943.50

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