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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,003.64, 728,640.60 and 298,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,003.64, 728,640.60 and 298,606 is: 412,073.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,003.64 : 728,640.60 = 298,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,003.64/728,640.60 = 298,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,003.64x = 728,640.60 × 298,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,003.64x = 217,576,455,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,576,455,003.60/528,003.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,073.78

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