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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,699.08, 867,624.30 and 342,238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,699.08, 867,624.30 and 342,238.26 is: 472,299.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,699.08 : 867,624.30 = 342,238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,699.08/867,624.30 = 342,238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,699.08x = 867,624.30 × 342,238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,699.08x = 296,934,230,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,934,230,765.72/628,699.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,299.45

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