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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.22, 999.54 and 528.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.22, 999.54 and 528.30 is: 728.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.22 : 999.54 = 528.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.22/999.54 = 528.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.22x = 999.54 × 528.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.22x = 528,056.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,056.98/725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.13

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