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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,804.53, 867,723.03 and 342,325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,804.53, 867,723.03 and 342,325.62 is: 472,394.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,804.53 : 867,723.03 = 342,325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,804.53/867,723.03 = 342,325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,804.53x = 867,723.03 × 342,325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,804.53x = 297,043,824,233.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,043,824,233.03/628,804.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,394.54

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