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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,679.07, 731,117.21 and 360,011.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,679.07, 731,117.21 and 360,011.61 is: 496,924.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,679.07 : 731,117.21 = 360,011.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,679.07/731,117.21 = 360,011.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,679.07x = 731,117.21 × 360,011.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,679.07x = 263,210,682,070.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,210,682,070.75/529,679.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,924.83

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