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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,558.08, 726,906.24 and 152,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,558.08, 726,906.24 and 152,160 is: 228,261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,558.08 : 726,906.24 = 152,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,558.08/726,906.24 = 152,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,558.08x = 726,906.24 × 152,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,558.08x = 110,606,053,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,606,053,478.40/484,558.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,261.70

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