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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,612.79, 867,485.59 and 342,134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,612.79, 867,485.59 and 342,134.93 is: 472,146.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,612.79 : 867,485.59 = 342,134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,612.79/867,485.59 = 342,134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,612.79x = 867,485.59 × 342,134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,612.79x = 296,797,121,610.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,797,121,610.66/628,612.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,146.17

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