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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,327.65, 726,602.04 and 147,416.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,327.65, 726,602.04 and 147,416.05 is: 221,157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,327.65 : 726,602.04 = 147,416.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,327.65/726,602.04 = 147,416.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,327.65x = 726,602.04 × 147,416.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,327.65x = 107,112,802,658.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,112,802,658.74/484,327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,157.73

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