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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,487.46, 726,768.18 and 147,556.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,487.46, 726,768.18 and 147,556.62 is: 221,346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,487.46 : 726,768.18 = 147,556.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,487.46/726,768.18 = 147,556.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,487.46x = 726,768.18 × 147,556.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,487.46x = 107,239,456,164.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,239,456,164.35/484,487.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,346.20

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