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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,422, 726,749.70 and 151,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,422, 726,749.70 and 151,998 is: 228,033.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,422 : 726,749.70 = 151,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,422/726,749.70 = 151,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,422x = 726,749.70 × 151,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,422x = 110,464,500,900.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,464,500,900.60/484,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,033.62

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