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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,680.51, 727,125.66 and 147,712.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,680.51, 727,125.66 and 147,712.26 is: 221,600.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,680.51 : 727,125.66 = 147,712.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,680.51/727,125.66 = 147,712.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,680.51x = 727,125.66 × 147,712.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,680.51x = 107,405,374,542.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,405,374,542.59/484,680.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,600.36

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