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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,999.65, 857,070.28 and 349,089.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,999.65, 857,070.28 and 349,089.94 is: 481,795.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,999.65 : 857,070.28 = 349,089.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,999.65/857,070.28 = 349,089.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,999.65x = 857,070.28 × 349,089.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,999.65x = 299,194,612,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,194,612,620.98/620,999.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,795.14

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