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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,771.74, 729,628.01 and 302,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,771.74, 729,628.01 and 302,373.50 is: 417,231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,771.74 : 729,628.01 = 302,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,771.74/729,628.01 = 302,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,771.74x = 729,628.01 × 302,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,771.74x = 220,620,176,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,620,176,527.84/528,771.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,231.40

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