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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,484.92, 867,327.44 and 342,023.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,484.92, 867,327.44 and 342,023.48 is: 472,002.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,484.92 : 867,327.44 = 342,023.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,484.92/867,327.44 = 342,023.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,484.92x = 867,327.44 × 342,023.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,484.92x = 296,646,349,328.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,646,349,328.29/628,484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,002.33

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