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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,556.80, 942,835.20 and 565,571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,556.80, 942,835.20 and 565,571.20 is: 848,356.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,556.80 : 942,835.20 = 565,571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,556.80/942,835.20 = 565,571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,556.80x = 942,835.20 × 565,571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,556.80x = 533,240,435,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,240,435,466.24/628,556.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,356.80

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