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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,975.44, 942,675.66 and 495,327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,975.44, 942,675.66 and 495,327.96 is: 742,371.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,975.44 : 942,675.66 = 495,327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,975.44/942,675.66 = 495,327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,975.44x = 942,675.66 × 495,327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,975.44x = 466,933,611,609.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,933,611,609.45/628,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,371.77

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