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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,042.80, 978,064.20 and 628,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,042.80, 978,064.20 and 628,423.20 is: 942,634.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,042.80 : 978,064.20 = 628,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,042.80/978,064.20 = 628,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,042.80x = 978,064.20 × 628,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,042.80x = 614,638,234,369.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,638,234,369.44/652,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942,634.80

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