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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,577.45, 930,847.65 and 171,325.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,577.45, 930,847.65 and 171,325.73 is: 256,983.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,577.45 : 930,847.65 = 171,325.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,577.45/930,847.65 = 171,325.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,577.45x = 930,847.65 × 171,325.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,577.45x = 159,478,154,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,478,154,839.68/620,577.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,983.48

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