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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,734.58, 867,653.82 and 342,256.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,734.58, 867,653.82 and 342,256.82 is: 472,314.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,734.58 : 867,653.82 = 342,256.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,734.58/867,653.82 = 342,256.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,734.58x = 867,653.82 × 342,256.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,734.58x = 296,960,437,294.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,960,437,294.05/628,734.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,314.47

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