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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,335.64, 726,530.79 and 147,387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,335.64, 726,530.79 and 147,387.28 is: 221,089.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,335.64 : 726,530.79 = 147,387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,335.64/726,530.79 = 147,387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,335.64x = 726,530.79 × 147,387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,335.64x = 107,081,396,974.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,081,396,974.35/484,335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,089.24

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