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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,910.56, 724,369.92 and 295,466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,910.56, 724,369.92 and 295,466.72 is: 407,740.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,910.56 : 724,369.92 = 295,466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,910.56/724,369.92 = 295,466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,910.56x = 724,369.92 × 295,466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,910.56x = 214,027,204,329.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,027,204,329.06/524,910.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,740.33

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