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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,081.41, 723,234.77 and 297,739.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,081.41, 723,234.77 and 297,739.33 is: 410,881.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,081.41 : 723,234.77 = 297,739.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,081.41/723,234.77 = 297,739.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,081.41x = 723,234.77 × 297,739.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,081.41x = 215,335,434,363.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,335,434,363.81/524,081.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,881.65

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