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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,008.40, 942,159.60 and 207,283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,008.40, 942,159.60 and 207,283.86 is: 310,974.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,008.40 : 942,159.60 = 207,283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,008.40/942,159.60 = 207,283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,008.40x = 942,159.60 × 207,283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,008.40x = 195,294,478,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,294,478,624.06/628,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,974.31

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