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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,333.64, 726,527.79 and 147,385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,333.64, 726,527.79 and 147,385.28 is: 221,086.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,333.64 : 726,527.79 = 147,385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,333.64/726,527.79 = 147,385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,333.64x = 726,527.79 × 147,385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,333.64x = 107,079,498,124.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,079,498,124.29/484,333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,086.23

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