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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,035.92, 728,423.56 and 377,220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,035.92, 728,423.56 and 377,220.40 is: 520,374.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,035.92 : 728,423.56 = 377,220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,035.92/728,423.56 = 377,220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,035.92x = 728,423.56 × 377,220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,035.92x = 274,776,226,672.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,776,226,672.62/528,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,374.12

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