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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,390.22, 730,557.94 and 287,672.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,390.22, 730,557.94 and 287,672.22 is: 396,987.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,390.22 : 730,557.94 = 287,672.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,390.22/730,557.94 = 287,672.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,390.22x = 730,557.94 × 287,672.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,390.22x = 210,161,224,438.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,161,224,438.43/529,390.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,987.36

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