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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,711.20, 867,607.20 and 342,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,711.20, 867,607.20 and 342,230.40 is: 472,270.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,711.20 : 867,607.20 = 342,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,711.20/867,607.20 = 342,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,711.20x = 867,607.20 × 342,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,711.20x = 296,921,559,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,921,559,098.88/628,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,270.19

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