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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,723.51, 727,194.29 and 147,798.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,723.51, 727,194.29 and 147,798.22 is: 221,730.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,723.51 : 727,194.29 = 147,798.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,723.51/727,194.29 = 147,798.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,723.51x = 727,194.29 × 147,798.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,723.51x = 107,478,021,656.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,478,021,656.16/484,723.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,730.57

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