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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,470.80, 730,675.40 and 287,753.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,470.80, 730,675.40 and 287,753.40 is: 397,102.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,470.80 : 730,675.40 = 287,753.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,470.80/730,675.40 = 287,753.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,470.80x = 730,675.40 × 287,753.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,470.80x = 210,254,330,646.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,254,330,646.36/529,470.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,102.79

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