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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,650.52, 727,093.20 and 152,226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,650.52, 727,093.20 and 152,226.52 is: 228,376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,650.52 : 727,093.20 = 152,226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,650.52/727,093.20 = 152,226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,650.52x = 727,093.20 × 152,226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,650.52x = 110,682,867,551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,682,867,551.66/484,650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,376.66

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