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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,626.56, 727,054.86 and 152,202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,626.56, 727,054.86 and 152,202.56 is: 228,339.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,626.56 : 727,054.86 = 152,202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,626.56/727,054.86 = 152,202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,626.56x = 727,054.86 × 152,202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,626.56x = 110,659,610,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,659,610,952.44/484,626.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,339.96

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