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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,523.68, 729,359.04 and 286,800.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,523.68, 729,359.04 and 286,800.16 is: 395,782.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,523.68 : 729,359.04 = 286,800.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,523.68/729,359.04 = 286,800.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,523.68x = 729,359.04 × 286,800.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,523.68x = 209,180,289,369.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,180,289,369.45/528,523.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,782.25

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