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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,538.40, 942,807.60 and 452,703.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,538.40, 942,807.60 and 452,703.60 is: 679,055.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,538.40 : 942,807.60 = 452,703.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,538.40/942,807.60 = 452,703.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,538.40x = 942,807.60 × 452,703.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,538.40x = 426,812,394,627.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,812,394,627.36/628,538.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,055.40

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