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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,472, 726,733.92 and 152,073.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,472, 726,733.92 and 152,073.92 is: 228,119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,472 : 726,733.92 = 152,073.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,472/726,733.92 = 152,073.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,472x = 726,733.92 × 152,073.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,472x = 110,517,276,011.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,517,276,011.37/484,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,119.02

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