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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,521.12, 729,359.64 and 302,171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,521.12, 729,359.64 and 302,171.36 is: 416,996.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,521.12 : 729,359.64 = 302,171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,521.12/729,359.64 = 302,171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,521.12x = 729,359.64 × 302,171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,521.12x = 220,391,594,347.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,391,594,347.91/528,521.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,996.76

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