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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,728.40, 940,092.60 and 477,429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,728.40, 940,092.60 and 477,429.20 is: 716,143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,728.40 : 940,092.60 = 477,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,728.40/940,092.60 = 477,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,728.40x = 940,092.60 × 477,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,728.40x = 448,827,657,943.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,827,657,943.92/626,728.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,143.80

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