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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,031.20, 792,046.80 and 496,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,031.20, 792,046.80 and 496,927.20 is: 745,390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,031.20 : 792,046.80 = 496,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,031.20/792,046.80 = 496,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,031.20x = 792,046.80 × 496,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,031.20x = 393,589,598,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,589,598,592.96/528,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,390.80

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