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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,975.42, 725,509.47 and 364,771.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,975.42, 725,509.47 and 364,771.65 is: 503,151.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,975.42 : 725,509.47 = 364,771.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,975.42/725,509.47 = 364,771.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,975.42x = 725,509.47 × 364,771.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,975.42x = 264,645,290,551.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,645,290,551.08/525,975.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,151.44

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