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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,876.46, 730,858.87 and 348,530.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,876.46, 730,858.87 and 348,530.42 is: 480,728.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,876.46 : 730,858.87 = 348,530.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,876.46/730,858.87 = 348,530.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,876.46x = 730,858.87 × 348,530.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,876.46x = 254,726,548,921.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,726,548,921.83/529,876.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,728.19

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