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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,866.69, 867,834.72 and 342,384.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,866.69, 867,834.72 and 342,384.27 is: 472,489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,866.69 : 867,834.72 = 342,384.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,866.69/867,834.72 = 342,384.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,866.69x = 867,834.72 × 342,384.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,866.69x = 297,132,957,087.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,132,957,087.85/628,866.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,489.58

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