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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,647.52, 727,088.70 and 152,223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,647.52, 727,088.70 and 152,223.52 is: 228,372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,647.52 : 727,088.70 = 152,223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,647.52/727,088.70 = 152,223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,647.52x = 727,088.70 × 152,223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,647.52x = 110,680,001,266.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,680,001,266.22/484,647.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,372.16

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