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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,966.53, 942,662.16 and 495,318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,966.53, 942,662.16 and 495,318.96 is: 742,358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,966.53 : 942,662.16 = 495,318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,966.53/942,662.16 = 495,318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,966.53x = 942,662.16 × 495,318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,966.53x = 466,918,440,722.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,918,440,722.55/628,966.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,358.17

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