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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,059.62, 730,107.56 and 287,346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,059.62, 730,107.56 and 287,346.92 is: 396,541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,059.62 : 730,107.56 = 287,346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,059.62/730,107.56 = 287,346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,059.62x = 730,107.56 × 287,346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,059.62x = 209,794,158,634.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,794,158,634.72/529,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,541.62

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