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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,162.76, 728,957.78 and 313,421.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,162.76, 728,957.78 and 313,421.23 is: 432,576.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,162.76 : 728,957.78 = 313,421.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,162.76/728,957.78 = 313,421.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,162.76x = 728,957.78 × 313,421.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,162.76x = 228,470,844,025.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,470,844,025.67/528,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,576.59

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