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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,161.76, 728,956.40 and 313,420.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,161.76, 728,956.40 and 313,420.23 is: 432,575.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,161.76 : 728,956.40 = 313,420.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,161.76/728,956.40 = 313,420.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,161.76x = 728,956.40 × 313,420.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,161.76x = 228,469,680,980.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,469,680,980.87/528,161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,575.20

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