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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,573.92, 941,760.72 and 428,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,573.92, 941,760.72 and 428,244 is: 641,616.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,573.92 : 941,760.72 = 428,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,573.92/941,760.72 = 428,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,573.92x = 941,760.72 × 428,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,573.92x = 403,303,377,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,303,377,775.68/628,573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,616.47

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