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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,635.50, 856,477.80 and 352,363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,635.50, 856,477.80 and 352,363.50 is: 486,262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,635.50 : 856,477.80 = 352,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,635.50/856,477.80 = 352,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,635.50x = 856,477.80 × 352,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,635.50x = 301,791,515,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,791,515,280.30/620,635.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,262.09

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