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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,706.16, 867,625.56 and 342,234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,706.16, 867,625.56 and 342,234.48 is: 472,289.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,706.16 : 867,625.56 = 342,234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,706.16/867,625.56 = 342,234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,706.16x = 867,625.56 × 342,234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,706.16x = 296,931,382,361.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,931,382,361.31/628,706.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,289.60

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