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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,737.29, 867,657.56 and 342,259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,737.29, 867,657.56 and 342,259.52 is: 472,318.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,737.29 : 867,657.56 = 342,259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,737.29/867,657.56 = 342,259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,737.29x = 867,657.56 × 342,259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,737.29x = 296,964,053,960.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,964,053,960.39/628,737.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,318.19

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