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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,047.20, 943,570.80 and 488,906.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,047.20, 943,570.80 and 488,906.40 is: 733,359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,047.20 : 943,570.80 = 488,906.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,047.20/943,570.80 = 488,906.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,047.20x = 943,570.80 × 488,906.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,047.20x = 461,317,802,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,317,802,973.12/629,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,359.60

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