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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,969.78, 942,667.03 and 495,322.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,969.78, 942,667.03 and 495,322.21 is: 742,363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,969.78 : 942,667.03 = 495,322.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,969.78/942,667.03 = 495,322.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,969.78x = 942,667.03 × 495,322.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,969.78x = 466,923,916,593.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,923,916,593.74/628,969.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,363.04

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