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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,764.84, 867,695.61 and 342,284.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,764.84, 867,695.61 and 342,284.85 is: 472,353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,764.84 : 867,695.61 = 342,284.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,764.84/867,695.61 = 342,284.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,764.84x = 867,695.61 × 342,284.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,764.84x = 296,999,061,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,999,061,714.51/628,764.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,353.16

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