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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,992.44, 942,701.06 and 495,344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,992.44, 942,701.06 and 495,344.88 is: 742,397.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,992.44 : 942,701.06 = 495,344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,992.44/942,701.06 = 495,344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,992.44x = 942,701.06 × 495,344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,992.44x = 466,962,143,441.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,962,143,441.57/628,992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,397.07

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