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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,387.96, 730,554.83 and 287,669.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,387.96, 730,554.83 and 287,669.96 is: 396,984.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,387.96 : 730,554.83 = 287,669.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,387.96/730,554.83 = 287,669.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,387.96x = 730,554.83 × 287,669.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,387.96x = 210,158,678,723.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,158,678,723.91/529,387.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,984.24

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