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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,700.58, 867,626.37 and 342,239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,700.58, 867,626.37 and 342,239.76 is: 472,301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,700.58 : 867,626.37 = 342,239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,700.58/867,626.37 = 342,239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,700.58x = 867,626.37 × 342,239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,700.58x = 296,936,240,638.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,936,240,638.47/628,700.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,301.52

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