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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,909.99, 729,715.50 and 338,033.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,909.99, 729,715.50 and 338,033.49 is: 466,370.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,909.99 : 729,715.50 = 338,033.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,909.99/729,715.50 = 338,033.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,909.99x = 729,715.50 × 338,033.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,909.99x = 246,668,277,172.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,668,277,172.10/528,909.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,370.99

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