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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,155.80, 958,733.70 and 628,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,155.80, 958,733.70 and 628,658.20 is: 942,987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,155.80 : 958,733.70 = 628,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,155.80/958,733.70 = 628,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,155.80x = 958,733.70 × 628,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,155.80x = 602,715,802,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,715,802,121.34/639,155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942,987.30

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