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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,479.92, 867,320.54 and 342,018.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,479.92, 867,320.54 and 342,018.48 is: 471,995.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,479.92 : 867,320.54 = 342,018.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,479.92/867,320.54 = 342,018.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,479.92x = 867,320.54 × 342,018.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,479.92x = 296,639,652,763.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,639,652,763.58/628,479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,995.43

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