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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,381.91, 856,087.61 and 348,442.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,381.91, 856,087.61 and 348,442.77 is: 480,828.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,381.91 : 856,087.61 = 348,442.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,381.91/856,087.61 = 348,442.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,381.91x = 856,087.61 × 348,442.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,381.91x = 298,297,536,448.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,297,536,448.87/620,381.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,828.88

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