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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,341.92, 723,653.28 and 298,021.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,341.92, 723,653.28 and 298,021.44 is: 411,304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,341.92 : 723,653.28 = 298,021.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,341.92/723,653.28 = 298,021.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,341.92x = 723,653.28 × 298,021.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,341.92x = 215,664,192,566.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,664,192,566.32/524,341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,304.50

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