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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,713.96, 731,019.60 and 288,012.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,713.96, 731,019.60 and 288,012.76 is: 397,465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,713.96 : 731,019.60 = 288,012.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,713.96/731,019.60 = 288,012.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,713.96x = 731,019.60 × 288,012.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,713.96x = 210,542,972,610.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,542,972,610.10/529,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,465.40

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