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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,797.06, 867,712.68 and 342,318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,797.06, 867,712.68 and 342,318.12 is: 472,384.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,797.06 : 867,712.68 = 342,318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,797.06/867,712.68 = 342,318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,797.06x = 867,712.68 × 342,318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,797.06x = 297,033,773,317.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,033,773,317.76/628,797.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,384.16

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