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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,503.83, 792,757.28 and 224,819.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,503.83, 792,757.28 and 224,819.74 is: 337,230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,503.83 : 792,757.28 = 224,819.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,503.83/792,757.28 = 224,819.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,503.83x = 792,757.28 × 224,819.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,503.83x = 178,227,484,746.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,227,484,746.27/528,503.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,230.26

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