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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,589.92, 723,995.52 and 298,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,589.92, 723,995.52 and 298,269.44 is: 411,646.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,589.92 : 723,995.52 = 298,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,589.92/723,995.52 = 298,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,589.92x = 723,995.52 × 298,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,589.92x = 215,945,738,312.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,945,738,312.91/524,589.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,646.76

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