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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,846.40, 942,405.60 and 403,515.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,846.40, 942,405.60 and 403,515.20 is: 604,718.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,846.40 : 942,405.60 = 403,515.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,846.40/942,405.60 = 403,515.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,846.40x = 942,405.60 × 403,515.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,846.40x = 380,274,984,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,274,984,165.12/628,846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,718.39

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