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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,403.60, 942,605.40 and 376,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,403.60, 942,605.40 and 376,461.20 is: 564,691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,403.60 : 942,605.40 = 376,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,403.60/942,605.40 = 376,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,403.60x = 942,605.40 × 376,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,403.60x = 354,854,360,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,854,360,010.48/628,403.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,691.80

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