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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,955.68, 867,958.26 and 342,477.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,955.68, 867,958.26 and 342,477.82 is: 472,619.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,955.68 : 867,958.26 = 342,477.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,955.68/867,958.26 = 342,477.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,955.68x = 867,958.26 × 342,477.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,955.68x = 297,256,452,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,256,452,735.79/628,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,619.08

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