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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,595.20, 791,272.80 and 291,211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,595.20, 791,272.80 and 291,211.20 is: 435,924.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,595.20 : 791,272.80 = 291,211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,595.20/791,272.80 = 291,211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,595.20x = 791,272.80 × 291,211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,595.20x = 230,427,501,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,427,501,615.36/528,595.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,924.32

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