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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,835.94, 867,809.18 and 342,371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,835.94, 867,809.18 and 342,371.74 is: 472,481.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,835.94 : 867,809.18 = 342,371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,835.94/867,809.18 = 342,371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,835.94x = 867,809.18 × 342,371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,835.94x = 297,113,338,944.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,113,338,944.57/628,835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,481.49

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