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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,647.84, 867,533.88 and 342,169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,647.84, 867,533.88 and 342,169.89 is: 472,194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,647.84 : 867,533.88 = 342,169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,647.84/867,533.88 = 342,169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,647.84x = 867,533.88 × 342,169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,647.84x = 296,843,972,290.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,843,972,290.87/628,647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,194.37

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