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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,970.98, 730,478.15 and 368,265.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,970.98, 730,478.15 and 368,265.45 is: 508,553.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,970.98 : 730,478.15 = 368,265.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,970.98/730,478.15 = 368,265.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,970.98x = 730,478.15 × 368,265.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,970.98x = 269,009,865,545.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,009,865,545.58/528,970.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,553.16

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