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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,693.12, 732,294.72 and 315,902.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,693.12, 732,294.72 and 315,902.72 is: 435,908.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,693.12 : 732,294.72 = 315,902.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,693.12/732,294.72 = 315,902.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,693.12x = 732,294.72 × 315,902.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,693.12x = 231,333,893,889.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,333,893,889.64/530,693.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,908.97

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