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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,812.18, 867,873.98 and 370,673.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,812.18, 867,873.98 and 370,673.74 is: 511,596.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,812.18 : 867,873.98 = 370,673.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,812.18/867,873.98 = 370,673.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,812.18x = 867,873.98 × 370,673.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,812.18x = 321,698,092,772.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,698,092,772.29/628,812.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,596.47

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