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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,103.68, 730,168.44 and 287,390.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,103.68, 730,168.44 and 287,390.98 is: 396,602.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,103.68 : 730,168.44 = 287,390.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,103.68/730,168.44 = 287,390.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,103.68x = 730,168.44 × 287,390.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,103.68x = 209,843,823,536.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,843,823,536.67/529,103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,602.46

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