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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,821.78, 856,810.15 and 348,901.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,821.78, 856,810.15 and 348,901.13 is: 481,526.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,821.78 : 856,810.15 = 348,901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,821.78/856,810.15 = 348,901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,821.78x = 856,810.15 × 348,901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,821.78x = 298,942,030,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,942,030,800.24/620,821.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,526.33

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