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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,548.62, 867,380.47 and 342,062.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,548.62, 867,380.47 and 342,062.55 is: 472,037.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,548.62 : 867,380.47 = 342,062.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,548.62/867,380.47 = 342,062.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,548.62x = 867,380.47 × 342,062.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,548.62x = 296,698,374,533.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,698,374,533.24/628,548.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,037.27

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