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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,069.94, 730,002.93 and 314,282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,069.94, 730,002.93 and 314,282.42 is: 433,642.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,069.94 : 730,002.93 = 314,282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,069.94/730,002.93 = 314,282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,069.94x = 730,002.93 × 314,282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,069.94x = 229,427,087,447.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,427,087,447.49/529,069.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,642.27

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