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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,556.26, 867,390.98 and 342,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,556.26, 867,390.98 and 342,070.20 is: 472,047.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,556.26 : 867,390.98 = 342,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,556.26/867,390.98 = 342,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,556.26x = 867,390.98 × 342,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,556.26x = 296,708,606,006.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,708,606,006.80/628,556.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,047.81

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