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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,980.03, 730,215.89 and 357,130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,980.03, 730,215.89 and 357,130.75 is: 492,991.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,980.03 : 730,215.89 = 357,130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,980.03/730,215.89 = 357,130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,980.03x = 730,215.89 × 357,130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,980.03x = 260,782,550,612.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,782,550,612.98/528,980.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,991.30

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