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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,661.60, 727,107.40 and 152,237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,661.60, 727,107.40 and 152,237.60 is: 228,392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,661.60 : 727,107.40 = 152,237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,661.60/727,107.40 = 152,237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,661.60x = 727,107.40 × 152,237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,661.60x = 110,693,085,518.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,693,085,518.24/484,661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,392.52

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