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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,733.52, 867,661.32 and 342,262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,733.52, 867,661.32 and 342,262.56 is: 472,327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,733.52 : 867,661.32 = 342,262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,733.52/867,661.32 = 342,262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,733.52x = 867,661.32 × 342,262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,733.52x = 296,967,984,596.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,967,984,596.18/628,733.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,327.27

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