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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,012.16, 725,692.80 and 334,991.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,012.16, 725,692.80 and 334,991.36 is: 462,158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,012.16 : 725,692.80 = 334,991.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,012.16/725,692.80 = 334,991.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,012.16x = 725,692.80 × 334,991.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,012.16x = 243,100,818,014.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,100,818,014.21/526,012.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,158.17

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