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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,404.52, 730,575.84 and 287,682.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,404.52, 730,575.84 and 287,682.52 is: 397,000.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,404.52 : 730,575.84 = 287,682.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,404.52/730,575.84 = 287,682.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,404.52x = 730,575.84 × 287,682.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,404.52x = 210,173,898,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,173,898,702.32/529,404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,000.57

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