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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,372.52, 731,729.32 and 300,902.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,372.52, 731,729.32 and 300,902.76 is: 415,140.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,372.52 : 731,729.32 = 300,902.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,372.52/731,729.32 = 300,902.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,372.52x = 731,729.32 × 300,902.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,372.52x = 220,179,371,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,179,371,960.92/530,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,140.99

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