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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,443.80, 866,849.85 and 620,443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,443.80, 866,849.85 and 620,443.80 is: 866,849.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,443.80 : 866,849.85 = 620,443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,443.80/866,849.85 = 620,443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,443.80x = 866,849.85 × 620,443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,443.80x = 537,831,614,963.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,831,614,963.43/620,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,849.85

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