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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,670.39, 727,110.45 and 147,702.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,670.39, 727,110.45 and 147,702.14 is: 221,585.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,670.39 : 727,110.45 = 147,702.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,670.39/727,110.45 = 147,702.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,670.39x = 727,110.45 × 147,702.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,670.39x = 107,395,765,845.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,395,765,845.81/484,670.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,585.16

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