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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,044.40, 925,566.60 and 492,628.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,044.40, 925,566.60 and 492,628.40 is: 738,942.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,044.40 : 925,566.60 = 492,628.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,044.40/925,566.60 = 492,628.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,044.40x = 925,566.60 × 492,628.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,044.40x = 455,960,393,251.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,960,393,251.44/617,044.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,942.60

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