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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,284.41, 856,013.13 and 348,400.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,284.41, 856,013.13 and 348,400.26 is: 480,803.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,284.41 : 856,013.13 = 348,400.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,284.41/856,013.13 = 348,400.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,284.41x = 856,013.13 × 348,400.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,284.41x = 298,235,197,055.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,235,197,055.41/620,284.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,803.95

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