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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,335.98, 726,531.27 and 147,387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,335.98, 726,531.27 and 147,387.59 is: 221,089.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,335.98 : 726,531.27 = 147,387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,335.98/726,531.27 = 147,387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,335.98x = 726,531.27 × 147,387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,335.98x = 107,081,692,944.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,081,692,944.94/484,335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,089.69

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