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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,562.20, 729,416.34 and 286,844.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,562.20, 729,416.34 and 286,844.82 is: 395,846.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,562.20 : 729,416.34 = 286,844.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,562.20/729,416.34 = 286,844.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,562.20x = 729,416.34 × 286,844.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,562.20x = 209,229,298,752.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,229,298,752.36/528,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,846.13

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