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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,133.75, 730,209.96 and 287,421.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,133.75, 730,209.96 and 287,421.04 is: 396,643.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,133.75 : 730,209.96 = 287,421.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,133.75/730,209.96 = 287,421.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,133.75x = 730,209.96 × 287,421.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,133.75x = 209,877,704,296.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,877,704,296.03/529,133.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,643.96

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