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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,247.98, 792,169.97 and 288,233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,247.98, 792,169.97 and 288,233.58 is: 432,240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,247.98 : 792,169.97 = 288,233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,247.98/792,169.97 = 288,233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,247.98x = 792,169.97 × 288,233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,247.98x = 228,329,986,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,329,986,306.24/528,247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,240.15

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