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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,072.80, 942,109.20 and 565,087.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,072.80, 942,109.20 and 565,087.20 is: 847,630.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,072.80 : 942,109.20 = 565,087.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,072.80/942,109.20 = 565,087.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,072.80x = 942,109.20 × 565,087.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,072.80x = 532,373,849,922.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,373,849,922.24/628,072.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,630.80

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