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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,006.71, 720,419.82 and 292,602.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,006.71, 720,419.82 and 292,602.97 is: 403,820.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,006.71 : 720,419.82 = 292,602.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,006.71/720,419.82 = 292,602.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,006.71x = 720,419.82 × 292,602.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,006.71x = 210,796,975,376.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,796,975,376.77/522,006.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,820.43

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