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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,267.98, 730,385.88 and 287,552.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,267.98, 730,385.88 and 287,552.54 is: 396,820.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,267.98 : 730,385.88 = 287,552.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,267.98/730,385.88 = 287,552.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,267.98x = 730,385.88 × 287,552.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,267.98x = 210,024,315,721.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,024,315,721.78/529,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,820.37

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