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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,406.52, 730,578.60 and 287,684.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,406.52, 730,578.60 and 287,684.52 is: 397,003.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,406.52 : 730,578.60 = 287,684.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,406.52/730,578.60 = 287,684.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,406.52x = 730,578.60 × 287,684.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,406.52x = 210,176,153,863.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,176,153,863.27/529,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,003.33

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