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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,322.80, 942,484.20 and 486,605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,322.80, 942,484.20 and 486,605.20 is: 729,907.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,322.80 : 942,484.20 = 486,605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,322.80/942,484.20 = 486,605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,322.80x = 942,484.20 × 486,605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,322.80x = 458,617,712,637.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,617,712,637.84/628,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,907.80

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