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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,674.18, 729,949.51 and 324,998.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,674.18, 729,949.51 and 324,998.18 is: 448,730.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,674.18 : 729,949.51 = 324,998.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,674.18/729,949.51 = 324,998.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,674.18x = 729,949.51 × 324,998.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,674.18x = 237,232,262,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,232,262,241.89/528,674.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,730.56

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