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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,217.64, 730,334.34 and 302,936.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,217.64, 730,334.34 and 302,936.04 is: 418,059.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,217.64 : 730,334.34 = 302,936.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,217.64/730,334.34 = 302,936.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,217.64x = 730,334.34 × 302,936.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,217.64x = 221,244,592,835.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,244,592,835.61/529,217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,059.75

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