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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,622.76, 729,504.66 and 286,907.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,622.76, 729,504.66 and 286,907.48 is: 395,935.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,622.76 : 729,504.66 = 286,907.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,622.76/729,504.66 = 286,907.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,622.76x = 729,504.66 × 286,907.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,622.76x = 209,300,343,648.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,300,343,648.86/528,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,935.17

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