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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,644.56, 727,081.86 and 152,220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,644.56, 727,081.86 and 152,220.56 is: 228,366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,644.56 : 727,081.86 = 152,220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,644.56/727,081.86 = 152,220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,644.56x = 727,081.86 × 152,220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,644.56x = 110,676,807,895.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,676,807,895.04/484,644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,366.97

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