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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,379.92, 726,674.46 and 147,446.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,379.92, 726,674.46 and 147,446.92 is: 221,202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,379.92 : 726,674.46 = 147,446.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,379.92/726,674.46 = 147,446.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,379.92x = 726,674.46 × 147,446.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,379.92x = 107,145,910,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,145,910,969.66/484,379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,202.21

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