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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,795.03, 867,709.92 and 342,316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,795.03, 867,709.92 and 342,316.12 is: 472,381.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,795.03 : 867,709.92 = 342,316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,795.03/867,709.92 = 342,316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,795.03x = 867,709.92 × 342,316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,795.03x = 297,031,093,099.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,031,093,099.91/628,795.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,381.43

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