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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,061.88, 730,110.66 and 287,349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,061.88, 730,110.66 and 287,349.18 is: 396,544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,061.88 : 730,110.66 = 287,349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,061.88/730,110.66 = 287,349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,061.88x = 730,110.66 × 287,349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,061.88x = 209,796,699,460.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,796,699,460.26/529,061.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,544.73

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