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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,196.96, 728,901.84 and 298,750.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,196.96, 728,901.84 and 298,750.24 is: 412,269.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,196.96 : 728,901.84 = 298,750.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,196.96/728,901.84 = 298,750.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,196.96x = 728,901.84 × 298,750.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,196.96x = 217,759,599,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,759,599,636.44/528,196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,269.70

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