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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,472.92, 867,310.88 and 342,011.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,472.92, 867,310.88 and 342,011.48 is: 471,985.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,472.92 : 867,310.88 = 342,011.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,472.92/867,310.88 = 342,011.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,472.92x = 867,310.88 × 342,011.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,472.92x = 296,630,277,688.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,630,277,688.90/628,472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,985.77

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