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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,423.52, 942,513.62 and 244,171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,423.52, 942,513.62 and 244,171.72 is: 366,210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,423.52 : 942,513.62 = 244,171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,423.52/942,513.62 = 244,171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,423.52x = 942,513.62 × 244,171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,423.52x = 230,135,167,747.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,135,167,747.94/628,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,210.31

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