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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,464.90, 867,281.76 and 341,978.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,464.90, 867,281.76 and 341,978.82 is: 471,930.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,464.90 : 867,281.76 = 341,978.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,464.90/867,281.76 = 341,978.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,464.90x = 867,281.76 × 341,978.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,464.90x = 296,591,992,892.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,591,992,892.32/628,464.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,930.88

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