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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,994.64, 731,326.14 and 358,286.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,994.64, 731,326.14 and 358,286.22 is: 494,390.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,994.64 : 731,326.14 = 358,286.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,994.64/731,326.14 = 358,286.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,994.64x = 731,326.14 × 358,286.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,994.64x = 262,024,078,287.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,024,078,287.79/529,994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,390.05

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