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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,841.93, 867,800.67 and 342,361.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,841.93, 867,800.67 and 342,361.33 is: 472,457.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,841.93 : 867,800.67 = 342,361.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,841.93/867,800.67 = 342,361.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,841.93x = 867,800.67 × 342,361.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,841.93x = 297,101,389,386.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,101,389,386.59/628,841.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,457.99

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