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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,969.29, 867,951.56 and 342,488.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,969.29, 867,951.56 and 342,488.69 is: 472,620.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,969.29 : 867,951.56 = 342,488.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,969.29/867,951.56 = 342,488.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,969.29x = 867,951.56 × 342,488.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,969.29x = 297,263,591,055.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,263,591,055.41/628,969.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,620.20

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