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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,364.52, 730,521.66 and 287,647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,364.52, 730,521.66 and 287,647.12 is: 396,952.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,364.52 : 730,521.66 = 287,647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,364.52/730,521.66 = 287,647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,364.52x = 730,521.66 × 287,647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,364.52x = 210,132,451,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,132,451,596.62/529,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,952.28

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