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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,475.92, 867,315.02 and 342,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,475.92, 867,315.02 and 342,014.48 is: 471,989.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,475.92 : 867,315.02 = 342,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,475.92/867,315.02 = 342,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,475.92x = 867,315.02 × 342,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,475.92x = 296,634,295,561.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,634,295,561.49/628,475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,989.91

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