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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,770.16, 867,702.94 and 342,290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,770.16, 867,702.94 and 342,290.16 is: 472,360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,770.16 : 867,702.94 = 342,290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,770.16/867,702.94 = 342,290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,770.16x = 867,702.94 × 342,290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,770.16x = 297,006,178,165.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,006,178,165.07/628,770.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,360.49

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