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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,899.39, 856,848.88 and 375,880.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,899.39, 856,848.88 and 375,880.90 is: 518,720.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,899.39 : 856,848.88 = 375,880.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,899.39/856,848.88 = 375,880.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,899.39x = 856,848.88 × 375,880.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,899.39x = 322,073,122,954.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,073,122,954.45/620,899.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,720.31

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