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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,342.67, 726,541.29 and 147,394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,342.67, 726,541.29 and 147,394.28 is: 221,099.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,342.67 : 726,541.29 = 147,394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,342.67/726,541.29 = 147,394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,342.67x = 726,541.29 × 147,394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,342.67x = 107,088,026,697.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,088,026,697.12/484,342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,099.72

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