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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,332.20, 940,424.70 and 487,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,332.20, 940,424.70 and 487,327.40 is: 729,382.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,332.20 : 940,424.70 = 487,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,332.20/940,424.70 = 487,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,332.20x = 940,424.70 × 487,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,332.20x = 458,294,723,946.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,294,723,946.78/628,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,382.84

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