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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,190, 726,401.68 and 151,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,190, 726,401.68 and 151,766 is: 227,685.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,190 : 726,401.68 = 151,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,190/726,401.68 = 151,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,190x = 726,401.68 × 151,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,190x = 110,243,077,366.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,243,077,366.88/484,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,685.57

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