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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,146.71, 727,433.64 and 309,326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,146.71, 727,433.64 and 309,326.06 is: 426,853.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,146.71 : 727,433.64 = 309,326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,146.71/727,433.64 = 309,326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,146.71x = 727,433.64 × 309,326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,146.71x = 225,014,178,135.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,014,178,135.49/527,146.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,853.04

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