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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,976.80, 928,465.20 and 304,048.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,976.80, 928,465.20 and 304,048.80 is: 456,073.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,976.80 : 928,465.20 = 304,048.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,976.80/928,465.20 = 304,048.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,976.80x = 928,465.20 × 304,048.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,976.80x = 282,298,729,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,298,729,901.76/618,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,073.20

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