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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,908.80, 940,363.20 and 331,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,908.80, 940,363.20 and 331,996.80 is: 497,995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,908.80 : 940,363.20 = 331,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,908.80/940,363.20 = 331,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,908.80x = 940,363.20 × 331,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,908.80x = 312,197,573,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,197,573,237.76/626,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,995.20

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