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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,368.80, 942,553.20 and 328,733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,368.80, 942,553.20 and 328,733.60 is: 493,100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,368.80 : 942,553.20 = 328,733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,368.80/942,553.20 = 328,733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,368.80x = 942,553.20 × 328,733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,368.80x = 309,848,906,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,848,906,627.52/628,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,100.40

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