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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,448, 726,788.70 and 152,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,448, 726,788.70 and 152,024 is: 228,072.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,448 : 726,788.70 = 152,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,448/726,788.70 = 152,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,448x = 726,788.70 × 152,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,448x = 110,489,325,328.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,489,325,328.80/484,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,072.62

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