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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,540.50, 730,262.97 and 348,406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,540.50, 730,262.97 and 348,406.14 is: 480,469.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,540.50 : 730,262.97 = 348,406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,540.50/730,262.97 = 348,406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,540.50x = 730,262.97 × 348,406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,540.50x = 254,428,102,562.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,428,102,562.64/529,540.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,469.58

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