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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,009.60, 941,722.80 and 272,840.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,009.60, 941,722.80 and 272,840.80 is: 409,134.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,009.60 : 941,722.80 = 272,840.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,009.60/941,722.80 = 272,840.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,009.60x = 941,722.80 × 272,840.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,009.60x = 256,940,402,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,940,402,130.24/628,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,134.51

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