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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,468.92, 867,305.34 and 342,007.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,468.92, 867,305.34 and 342,007.47 is: 471,980.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,468.92 : 867,305.34 = 342,007.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,468.92/867,305.34 = 342,007.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,468.92x = 867,305.34 × 342,007.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,468.92x = 296,624,905,050.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,624,905,050.89/628,468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,980.23

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