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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,356.06, 726,689.76 and 147,461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,356.06, 726,689.76 and 147,461.94 is: 221,240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,356.06 : 726,689.76 = 147,461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,356.06/726,689.76 = 147,461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,356.06x = 726,689.76 × 147,461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,356.06x = 107,159,081,787.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,159,081,787.73/484,356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,240.30

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