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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,800.88, 942,880.88 and 308,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,800.88, 942,880.88 and 308,974 is: 463,303.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,800.88 : 942,880.88 = 308,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,800.88/942,880.88 = 308,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,800.88x = 942,880.88 × 308,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,800.88x = 291,325,677,017.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,325,677,017.12/628,800.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,303.55

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