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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,846.68, 867,807.12 and 342,364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,846.68, 867,807.12 and 342,364.28 is: 472,462.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,846.68 : 867,807.12 = 342,364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,846.68/867,807.12 = 342,364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,846.68x = 867,807.12 × 342,364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,846.68x = 297,106,159,817.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,106,159,817.67/628,846.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,462.00

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