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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,968.96, 731,356.64 and 303,615.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,968.96, 731,356.64 and 303,615.36 is: 418,988.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,968.96 : 731,356.64 = 303,615.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,968.96/731,356.64 = 303,615.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,968.96x = 731,356.64 × 303,615.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,968.96x = 222,051,109,541.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,051,109,541.99/529,968.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,988.90

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