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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,082, 728,799.24 and 289,664.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,082, 728,799.24 and 289,664.08 is: 399,761.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,082 : 728,799.24 = 289,664.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,082/728,799.24 = 289,664.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,082x = 728,799.24 × 289,664.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,082x = 211,106,961,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,106,961,359.30/528,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,761.71

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