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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,702.46, 724,086.06 and 298,347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,702.46, 724,086.06 and 298,347.96 is: 411,718.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,702.46 : 724,086.06 = 298,347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,702.46/724,086.06 = 298,347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,702.46x = 724,086.06 × 298,347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,702.46x = 216,029,598,865.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,029,598,865.44/524,702.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,718.29

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