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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,579.48, 726,986.40 and 152,155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,579.48, 726,986.40 and 152,155.48 is: 228,270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,579.48 : 726,986.40 = 152,155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,579.48/726,986.40 = 152,155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,579.48x = 726,986.40 × 152,155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,579.48x = 110,614,964,645.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,614,964,645.47/484,579.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,270.01

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