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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,771.93, 729,628.27 and 302,373.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,771.93, 729,628.27 and 302,373.69 is: 417,231.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,771.93 : 729,628.27 = 302,373.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,771.93/729,628.27 = 302,373.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,771.93x = 729,628.27 × 302,373.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,771.93x = 220,620,391,572.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,620,391,572.28/528,771.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,231.66

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