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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,055.75, 728,842.98 and 313,320.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,055.75, 728,842.98 and 313,320.43 is: 432,456.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,055.75 : 728,842.98 = 313,320.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,055.75/728,842.98 = 313,320.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,055.75x = 728,842.98 × 313,320.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,055.75x = 228,361,395,896.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,361,395,896.08/528,055.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,456.98

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