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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,371.38, 942,702.86 and 207,621.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,371.38, 942,702.86 and 207,621.74 is: 311,480.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,371.38 : 942,702.86 = 207,621.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,371.38/942,702.86 = 207,621.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,371.38x = 942,702.86 × 207,621.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,371.38x = 195,725,602,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,725,602,344.55/628,371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,480.77

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