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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,488, 726,738.48 and 152,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,488, 726,738.48 and 152,064 is: 228,098.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,488 : 726,738.48 = 152,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,488/726,738.48 = 152,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,488x = 726,738.48 × 152,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,488x = 110,510,760,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,510,760,222.72/484,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,098.03

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