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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,316.74, 792,530.52 and 228,827.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,316.74, 792,530.52 and 228,827.60 is: 343,265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,316.74 : 792,530.52 = 228,827.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,316.74/792,530.52 = 228,827.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,316.74x = 792,530.52 × 228,827.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,316.74x = 181,352,856,818.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,352,856,818.35/528,316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,265.40

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