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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,070.57, 730,326.75 and 368,019.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,070.57, 730,326.75 and 368,019.08 is: 508,011.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,070.57 : 730,326.75 = 368,019.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,070.57/730,326.75 = 368,019.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,070.57x = 730,326.75 × 368,019.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,070.57x = 268,774,174,982.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,774,174,982.76/529,070.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,011.96

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