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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,672.40, 928,008.60 and 498,403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,672.40, 928,008.60 and 498,403.60 is: 747,605.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,672.40 : 928,008.60 = 498,403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,672.40/928,008.60 = 498,403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,672.40x = 928,008.60 × 498,403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,672.40x = 462,522,827,070.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,522,827,070.96/618,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,605.40

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